How do I see if a process is running in 32-bit or 64-bit mode in the Windows 8/10 Task Manager?

Previously, I would look in Task Manager for a *32 next to the process name in Task Manager to tell what platform the process is running on:

However, in Windows 8 and 10 (on the details tab) this is not present:

How can I see, in Task Manager, if my processes are running as 32-bit or 64-bit?

Solution 1:

1. Right click on the column headers and click Select columns

2. Check Platform

3. Drag the new column where you want

Solution 2:

How can I see, in Task Manager, if my processes are running as 32-bit or 64-bit?

You can use an alternative Task Manager, for example Process Hacker (free, open source, can replace Task Manager and there is a portable version).

Bits can be added as a column to the normal detailed "Process" display: