Check Windows bit version

Server Backup Manager offers different software installers based on your Windows version. If you are unsure of your version, locate the operating system currently running on your computer, and then use the steps in this topic to determine the bit count of your operating system.

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h3. Windows Vista

If you have Windows Vista, there are multiple methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. Use the following steps to determine the version of Windows to which you want to install Server Backup Manager.

h5. Method 1 - Using msinfo32

# Click *Start*.
# Click *Run* or *Start Search*.
# Type the following text into the available window, and then click *OK* or press <ENTER>.
{code}msinfo32.exe
{code}
!winvista-run.png!
# In the System Information window, review the value for the *System Type* item:

* For Windows 32-bit editions, {{x86-based PC}} appears for the *System Type*.
!winvista-systeminfo.png!
* For Windows 64-bit editions, {{x64-based PC}} appears for the *System Type*.
!winvista-64.png!

h5. Method 2 - Using System Window

# Click *Start*.
# Type the following text into the *Start Search* box, and then press <ENTER>:
{code}system{code}
!winvista-system.png!
# In the *Programs* list, click *System*. In the System window, review the value for the *System Type* item:

* For Windows 32-bit editions: {{32-bit Operating System}} appears for the *System Type*.
* For Windows 64-bit editions: {{64-bit Operating System}} appears for the *System Type*.

h5. Method 3 - Using System Summary

# Click *Start*.
# Type the following text into the *Start Search* box, and then press <ENTER>:
{code}system{code}
!winvista-system.png!
# In the *Programs* list, click *System Information*.
# In the Navigation pane, click *System Summary*. In the System Summary window, review the value for the *System Type* item:

* For Windows 32-bit editions: {{x86-based PC}} appears for the *System Type* under *Item*.
* For Windows 64-bit editions: {{x64-based PC}} appears for the *System Type* under *Item*.

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h3. Microsoft Windows XP Professional

If you have Windows XP, there are multiple methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. Use the following steps to determine the version of Windows to which you want to install Server Backup Manager.

h5. Method 1 - Using msinfo32

Follow the instructions below to use msinfo32.exe.

# Click *Start*.
# Click *Run* or *Start Search*.
# Type the following text into the available window, and then click *OK* or press <ENTER>.
{code}msinfo32.exe{code}
# In the System Information window, review the value for the *System Type* item:

* For Windows 32-bit editions, {{x86-based PC}} appears for the *System Type*.
* For Windows 64-bit editions, {{x64-based PC}} appears for the *System Type*.

h5. Method 2 - Using sysdm

Some versions of Windows XP do not have msinfo32.exe installed. For these such versions, use the following steps to determine the version of Windows to which you want to install Server Backup Manager.
# Click *Start*.
# Click *Run*.
# Type the following text into the available window, and then click *OK*.
{code}sysdm.cpl{code}
# In the General tab, review the value for the *System* item:

* For Windows 32-bit editions: {{Microsoft Windows XP Professional}} appears for the *System*.
!winxp-32.png!
* For Windows 64-bit editions: {{Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition}} appears for the *System*.
!winxp-64.png!

h5. Method 3 - Using winsd

# Click *Start*.
# Click *Run*.
# Type the following text into the available window, and then click *OK*.
{code}winmsd.exe{code}

h3. Microsoft Windows Server 2003

If you have Windows Server 2003, there are multiple methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. Use the following steps to determine the version of Windows to which you want to install Server Backup Manager.

h5. Method 1 - Using sysdm

# Click *Start*.
# Click *Run*.
# Type the following text into the available window, and then click *OK*.
{code}sysdm.cpl{code}
# In the System Properties window, click the *General* tab. Review the value for the *System* item:

* For Windows 32-bit editions: {{Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition}} appears for the *System*.
!win2003-prop-32.png!
* For Windows 64-bit editions: {{Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Enterprise x64 Edition}} appears for the *System*.
!win2003-64-systemprop.png!

h5. Method 2 - Using winmsd

Using winmsd.exe provides a more detailed output of the operating system.

# Click *Start*.
# Click *Run*.
# Type the following text into the available window, and then click *OK* or press <ENTER>.
{code}winmsd.exe{code}
!win2003-winmsd.png!

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h3. Windows 7

If you have Windows 7, there are multiple methods to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit version. Use the following steps to determine the version of Windows to which you want to install Server Backup Manager.

h5. Method 1 - Using the Computer Properties

{info:title=Note}Works for Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
{info}
# Click *Start*.
# Right-click, and then select *Computer > Properties*. The system type appears in the *System* area.

h5. Method 2 - Using the System Screen in Control Panel

# In the Control Panel, click *System & Security*.
# Click *System*.
# In the System window, review the value for the *System* item:

* For Windows 32-bit editions: {{32-bit Operating System}} appears for the *System Type*.
!win7-32.png!
* For Windows 64-bit editions: {{64-bit Operating System}} appears for the *System Type*.
!win7-64.png!

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h3. Windows Server 2008

Use the following steps to determine the version of Windows to which you want to install Server Backup Manager.

# In the Control Panel, click *System*.
# In the System window, review the value for the *System* item:

* For Windows 32-bit editions: {{32-bit Operating System}} appears for the *System Type*.
!win2008-32.png!
* For Windows 64-bit editions: {{64-bit Operating System}} appears for the *System Type*.
!win2008-64.png!

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h3. Windows Server 2008 R2

Windows Server 2008 R2 is only available in 64-bit.

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h3. Windows Server 2008 Server Core

Server Core is a minimal server installation option for computers running on the Windows Server 2008 operating system or later. Server Core provides a low-maintenance server environment with limited functionality. Server Core requires Windows Server 2008 or later.

# Click *Start*.
# Click *Run* or *Start Search*.
# Type the following text into the available window, and then press <ENTER>.
{code}systeminfo{code}
# In the *System Information* window, review the value for the *System Type* item:

* For Windows 32-bit editions: {{x86-based PC}} appears for the *System Type*.
* For Windows 64-bit editions: {{x64-based PC}} appears for the *System Type*.
!systeminfo.png!

{excerpt:hidden=true}Instructions on how to determine whether a computer is running a 32-bit version or a 64-bit version of the Windows operating system.{excerpt}