[Ham-Computers] Windows version question

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That doesn't jive with what was shown at the MS link:

Method 1: View System Properties in Control Panel loadTOCNode(4, 
'moreinformation'); 
Click Start, and then click Run. 
Type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK. 
Click the General tab. The operating system is displayed as follows: 
For a 64-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional x64 Edition 
Version <Year> appears under System. 
For a 32-bit version operating system: Windows XP Professional Version <
Year> appears under System. Note <Year> is a placeholder for a year.

In a message dated 05/27/2012 16:24:08 PM Central Daylight Time, 
johngadd at comcast.net writes: 
> Checked the Windows XP inside and Out 1423 page book Windows XP 
> "Professional" is the 64 bit edition version. It should tell you on the boot screen 
> if its the professional Ed. 64 bit O/S is backward compatible with 32 bit 
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mike" <nf4l at nf4l.com> 
> To: "Computers (or other) used for amateur radio, communications, or 
> experimenting" <ham-computers at mailman.qth.net> 
> Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2012 9:32:22 PM 
> Subject: Re: [Ham-Computers] Windows version question 
> 
> I sent this before. Guess you didn't see it. 
> 
> If you right click on the task bar, and choose "Properties", then "Start 
> Menu" you'll see radio buttons that let you choose either "Start menu" 
> or "Classic Start menu". Select "Start menu" and you'll see a two column 
> dialog. 
> 
> For the definitive method of determining "bitness" go to 
> 
> http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827218#WinXP 
> 
> 73, Mike NF4L 
> 

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