Updating the Windows OS

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To use many newer applications, you’ll need a 64-bit version of Windows — typically Windows 10 or 11.

Start by checking the System Requirements listed for the application you want to use.
Then check the version of Windows installed on your computer by right-clicking on the "My Computer" or "This PC" icon in Windows Explorer, then choosing Properties from the pop-up menu.

If you already have a 64-bit version of Windows 10 or 11 on your computer, you do not need to download a newer version. Skip to the next step.

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Stanford students

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Cyberstudents

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Click the triangular bullets to display the content within each bullet point.

To use many newer applications, you’ll need a 64-bit version of Windows — typically Windows 10 or 11.

Start by checking the System Requirements listed for the application you want to use.
Then check the version of Windows installed on your computer by right-clicking on the "My Computer" or "This PC" icon in Windows Explorer, then choosing Properties from the pop-up menu.

If you already have a 64-bit version of Windows 10 or 11 on your computer, you do not need to download a newer version. Skip to the next step.

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Stanford students

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Cyberstudents