Depending on the system hardware configuration, we need to install the system software which is an Operating System suitable to our system. If our system supports only 32-bit configuration, we need to install 32-bit Operating System. If it supports 64-bit configuration, we need to install 64-bit Operating System etc,.
To find the Operating System installed on our system, follow the below steps.
Windows Operating System
Step 1. Right click on “Computer” icon on your desktop. It will display a pop-up menu.
Step 2. Click on properties item. It will display System properties window.
Step 3. Check for System type: under System section. It will display the type of Operating System installed. If you installed 64-bit Operating System it will display “64-bit Operating System” otherwise it will display “32-bit Operating System”.
Why this important to know?
Because, depending on the Operating System installed on the system, we can install the supported Application software. Otherwise, we will see in-compatibility issues with the Applications we installed and these Applications may NOT work properly.