Check if 64-bit OS

lmc · **Posted:** July 16th, 2010, 3:31 pm

I use the system variable to find out the operating system:
<SYSTEM_OPERATING_SYS>

But is there a way to find out if the end user is using 64 or 32 bit version of the OS. I have found that with Windows 7, most new computers are now coming preloaded with 64-bit. I would like to check so I know which version. Also things like Windows on screen keyboard OSK.exe doesn't work if accessed through a 32-bit app on a 64-bit OS.

Thanks, LMC.

Lar_123 · **Posted:** July 16th, 2010, 11:24 pm

LMC,

There was a recent post and exchange by Linda and Mackavi I think... on 32-bit vs 64-bit client systems. Might search for that.

I think Mack suggested testing for the presence of a file.

lmc · **Posted:** July 18th, 2010, 5:05 pm

Thanks, I will take a look.

The post is:
http://www.digitalgrapevine.info/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=4128

lmc · **Posted:** July 19th, 2010, 10:15 am

This simple bit of code will work too, see attached publication.

Code:

if(SYSTEM_PROGRAMS_DIR == "C:\\Program Files (x86)\\")
{
Debug.trace("64");
}

else
{
Debug.trace("32");
}

Basically it checks what the Program Files folder is called, only 64bit Windows have the Program Files (x86) folder.

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