Ubuntu – How to find out if the system is i386 or x86_64 before installing Ubuntu

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I am using Windows as of now and want to install Ubuntu. I want to find out if my system is i386 or x86_64? How do I do that?

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Method : Use the set command

To use the set command to determine the processor type, follow these steps:

Click Start, click Run, type cmd in the Open box, and then press ENTER.
At the command prompt, type set, and then press ENTER.
Note the string that is displayed next to **PROCESSOR_IDENTIFIER**.

Method : Use Registry Editor

To use Registry Editor to determine the processor type, follow these steps:

Click Start, click Run, type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK.
Locate and then click the following registry subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Environment
In the right pane, note the string that is displayed in the Data column for the PROCESSOR_IDENTIFIER registry entry.

Quit Registry Editor.

Using Windows Registry

Using Regedit

Go to Start -> Type regedit

Browse to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\HARDWARE\DESCRIPTION\System\CentralProcessor\0

From ProcessorNameString you will be able to see the name of your processor and from Identifier you will see the family of the processor and if it has 64 then it is 64-bit capable.

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Go to Start -> Right click on Computer -> Click Properties. Click on Windows Experience Index.

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Method: Using MSINFO32

Go to Start -> Type msinfo32.exe

from the System Information page under System Type you will find as x64-based PC.

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Using a utility software

Cpu-z, requires no installation. This executable allows you to quickly identify your CPU and gives you its technical characteristics such as the type of operating voltage, the instruction set run, the amount of cache and more information about your motherboard, chipset and memory (RAM).

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http://www.cpuid.com/

for more help

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/888282

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