xp 32bit or 64bit encryption

> Linda;
> You have 32 bit Windows XP.
> Right click My Computer, click Properties.
> If you have a 64 bit computer, it will say 64 bit on that page.
>
> Also use the automobile test.
> Did your computer with Windows XP cost more or less than your
> automobile?
> If your computer cost less, you have 32 bit.
> If your computer cost more, you have 64bit.
>
> Windows XP 64 bit with the required 64bit Intel Itanium processor is
> much more expensive than any home computer.
>
> --
> Jupiter Jones [MVP]
> An easier way to read newsgroup messages:
> http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/p...oups/setup.asp
> http://dts-l.org/index.html
>
>
> "linda" <lindaw@nedco.com> wrote in message
> news:005e01c35a9f$119938e0$a301280a@phx.gbl...

> > how do you find out if you have windows xp 32bit
> > encryption or 64bit encryption? I am downloading the
> > security patch ms03-026 and am not sure which one I need
> > for which versions of xp. i have both professional and
> > home edition to do the updates on.

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