Identifying your system type is also important when upgrading. If you're running a 32-bit version of Windows, upgrading to 64-bit can help unlock the full potential of 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.

More and more frequently, users are installing the 64-bit version of their operating system of choice over the less capable 32-bit version.

32-bit systems are not supported in the beta for DICE’s upcoming FPS, Battlefield 4. The PC beta for Battlefield 4 will, interestingly enough, require a 64-bit processor in order to run.