Installation and Upgrade Guide Configuring Servers for Oracle Grid Infrastructure and Oracle RAC Checking Server Hardware and Memory Configuration Checking the System Processor Type 2.1.3 Checking the System Processor Type To view your processor type (32-bit or 64-bit), perform these steps. From the Start menu, select Run. In the Run window, type in msinfo32.exe. In the System Summary display, locate the System Type entry. If the value for System Type is x64-based PC, then you have a 64-bit system. If the value for System Type is x86-based PC, then you have a 32-bit system.