Identify Version of Windows OS Installed

To download the appropriate ProviderLink VPS software, determine which version of the Windows operating system is installed on the computer:
  1. On the desktop of the computer screen, locate the My Computer icon.
  2. While hovering over the My Computer icon, right click the mouse.
  3. From the options that display in the pop-up window, click Properties to display the System Properties window.
  4. On the System Properties window, locate the operating system information.

    - If Windows XP is installed, it is a 32-bit system.
    Windows XP - System Properties screen

    - If Windows 7 is installed, note if it is a 32-bit or a 64-bit system.
    Windows 7 - System Properties screen
     
  5. Click OK to close the window.