August 6th, 2014

PowerTip: Determine if PowerShell is a 64-Bit Version

Doctor Scripto
Doctor Scripto
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Summary: Use Windows PowerShell to easily find out if the shell is a 64-bit version.

Hey, Scripting Guy! Question How can I use Windows PowerShell to determine if I am currently running a 64-bit version?

Hey, Scripting Guy! Answer Use the Is64BitProcess static method from the System.Environment class:

[System.Environment]::Is64BitProcess

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Scripting
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PowerTipScripting Guy!Windows PowerShell

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