Inkscape Question.

[wombatie]

I was going to install Inkscape onto my computer, (No I don't already have it, ) But then I got confused.    I have to choose between 32 bit Windows Version and some gobbledygook or 64 bit Windows Version and some more gobbledygook.  Could someone PLEASE help me.

 

Marg

[Phantom Scroller]

Marg go settings/system /about on the laptop on windows 10 and you'll see it there. Roly

[merlin]

If I'm right Marg Windows 10 should run on a 64 bit system.............

That's what I was advised to do and have had no trouble...........fingers crossed.............

 

Merlin

[lawson56]

[Fab4]

Hi Marg

See if this helps you at all

Fab4

 

Windows 10 & Windows 8: 64-bit or 32-bit?

1. Open the Windows Control Panel.
   
   Tip: You can check your Windows system type much faster from the Power User Menu but it's probably speedier that way only if you're using a keyboardor mouse. With that menu open, click or touch on System and then skip toStep 4." 
2. Touch or click on System and Security within Control Panel.
   
   Note: You won't see a System and Security link in Control Panel if your view is set to either Large icons or Small icons. If so, find System and touch or click on it, then skip to Step 4." 

 

1. With the System and Security window now open, click or touch System. 
2. With the System applet now open, titled View basic information about your computer, find the System area, located under the large Windows logo.
   
   The System type will say either 64-bit Operating System or 32-bit Operating System.
   
   Note: The second bit of information, either x64-based processor or x86-based processor, indicates the hardware architecture. It is possible to install a 32-bit edition of Windows on either an x86 or x64 based system, but a 64-bit edition can only be installed on x64 hardware.

Tip: System, the Control Panel applet that contains the Windows system type, can also be opened by executing the control /name Microsoft.System commandfrom Run or Command Prompt.

Windows 7: 64-bit or 32-bit?

1. Click or tap on the Start button and then Control Panel.

2. Click or tap on the System and Security link.

   Note: If you're viewing either the Large icons or Small icons view of Control Panel, you won't see this link. Just click or touch on the System icon and then proceed to Step 4.

3. In the System and Security window, click/tap on the System link.

4. When the System window opens, titled as View basic information about your computer, locate the System area below the oversized Windows logo.

5. In the System area, look for System type among the other statistics about your computer.

   The System type will report either a 32-bit Operating System or a 64-bit Operating System.

   Important: There is no 64-bit version of Windows 7 Starter Edition.

Windows Vista: 64-bit or 32-bit?

1. Click or touch on the Start button and then Control Panel.

2. Click or touch on the System and Maintenance link.

   Note: If you're viewing the Classic View of Control Panel, you won't see this link. Just double-click or tap-and-hold on the System icon and proceed toStep 4.

3. In the System and Maintenance window, click/touch on the System link.

4. When the System window opens, titled as View basic information about your computer, locate the System area below the oversized Windows logo.

5. In the System area, look for System type below the other statistics about your PC.

   The System type will report either a 32-bit Operating System or a 64-bit Operating System.

   Important: There is no 64-bit version of Windows Vista Starter Edition.

Windows XP: 64-bit or 32-bit?

1. Click or tap on Start and then Control Panel.

2. Click or tap on the Performance and Maintenance link.

   Note: If you're viewing the Classic View of Control Panel, you won't see this link. Just double-click or tap-and-hold on the System icon and proceed toStep 4.

3. In the Performance and Maintenance window, click or touch on the Systemlink.

4. When the System Properties window opens, locate the System area to the right of the Windows logo.

   Note: You should be on the General tab in System Properties.

5. Under System: you'll see basic information about the version of Windows XP installed on your computer:

   • Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version [year] means you're running Windows XP 32-bit.
   • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Version [year]means you're running Windows XP 64-bit.

   Important: There are no 64-bit versions of Windows XP Home or Windows XP Media Center Edition. If you have either of these editions of Windows XP then you're running a 32-bit operating system.

Edited November 10, 2016 by Fab4

[wombatie]

Thank you I think.     If I mess up I will be back. 

 

Marg

[Dave Monk]

Marg, Be patient.............I spent hours watching and re-watching tutorial to learn enough so I could actually do something with Inkscape. Although I'm not the brightest bulb. Just have fun with it. dave

[wombatie]

WhooHoo I did it. I got it on the computer now all I have to do is figure out how it works. Thanks guys.

 

Marg

[Fab4]

One small step for Marg

One giant leap for the scrollsaw community

What are you planning to do now???

Fab4

[meflick]

WhooHoo I did it. I got it on the computer now all I have to do is figure out how it works. Thanks guys.

 

Marg

 

Glad you got it on your computer Marg.  That's step 1, now take your time figuring out how it works.  I have Inkscape and probably know just enough to be dangerous.  I like to say that I am a jack of all trades and master of none!   

[wombatie]

One small step for Marg

One giant leap for the scrollsaw community

What are you planning to do now???

Fab4

Just take my time and learn how it works.  I need to find how to upload from another file, I don't seem to be able to find that but I guess I will.  :lol:   One step at a time, slowly.

 

Marg

[don watson]

I suggest going to the Village University and following the Inkscape tutorials on there. 

[Phantom Scroller]

Marg as well as tutorials on here try YouTube tons on there as well. Roly