It is, though, important to know whether you are running a 64-bit or 32-bit version of Windows when performing certain tasks on your computer.

If you want to know if an installed software or program is 32-bit or 64-bit, then 1 of these 4 tricks will tell you if it is a 32-bit or 64-bit app.

Not sure if your installed version of Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit? One quick way to tell is by looking at information about your operating system installation in Control Panel. However, the ...

64-bit computing is replacing 32-bit, mainly because 64-bit enables faster hardware and software. Here's the rundown on the ongoing 32-bit vs. 64-bit debate.

This post tells you how to find out whether your computer is running a 32-bit version or 64-bit version of the Windows operating system or hardware.

Will my programs still be compatible? Answer: The short answer is yes. Windows 7 64-bit has backwards compatibility with most 32-bit programs. Just start installing them — they should work fine.