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So your new Windows 7 box just arrived and they said it is 64bit. Cool. Now how do you check. Here are some tips which IT Pros have used for years but first the fastest way to find out: #1 Way to determine if you have 64 Bit Windows. Using DxDiag. Click the Start Button Type dxdiag in the search and press Enter The DirectX Diagnostic Tool will open. On the System Tab  locate the Operating System Row and Check for 64 bit Also note at the bottom you have the ability to run the 64-bit version of the DxDiag tool. … Continue reading How to Determine If You have a 64bit version of Windows 7

First thing to know about SharePoint 2010 is it is 64 bit only. Huh, let’s talk about 64bit a little. Exchange came out in 64 bit in the current version 2008 and I think Microsoft is going mainstream in support for 64 bit applications and operating systems. As a side note, a number of my family members are upgrading around Windows 7 and 64 bit is the choice for me in advising them. We are seeing more and more mainstream support for 64 bit and Acer to name one manufacturer is putting out mass market Home Premium boxes preloaded with 64 bit in … Continue reading Upgrade to SharePoint 2010 System Requirements – 64 Bit Only

From time to time you come across client requests to install software that is not setup for 64 bit operating systems even though the software does support 64bit processing. A recent client request to install Open VPN illustrates this point. The following is how I resolved the error messages. Troubleshooting OpenVPN For Windows 7/Vista 64bit Operating Systems. When installing OpenVPN save the installer file to a location of your choosing.Right click on the installer and select the “Run as Administrator” option. You need to open the config file and change the pointers to reflect the 32 bit location of files … Continue reading Troubleshooting OpenVPN For Windows 7/Vista 64bit Operating Systems