Computers come in two main flavours: 64-bit and 86-bit. So which one do you have?

64-bit computers can theoretically handle more memory and are faster at processing certain tasks. In reality, the difference between a 64-bit and 86-bit computer is not always that significant.

However, if you are running an old application that was designed for a 64-bit computer, it may not work on an 86-bit computer. Likewise, if you are trying to install a 64-bit operating system on an 86-bit computer, it may not be supported.

To find out which type of computer you have, go to the Control …