How to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit edition of Windows

If you are not sure which version of Windows that you are running or whether it is a 32-bit version or 64-bit version, open System Information (Msinfo32.exe), and review the value that is listed for System Type. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then click Run, or click Start Search.
2. Type msinfo32.exe and then press ENTER.
3. In System Information, review the value for System Type.
   • For 32-bit editions of Windows, the System Type value is x86-based PC.
   • For 64-bit editions of Windows, the System Type value is x64-based PC.

How to determine whether you are running a 32-bit or a 64-bit edition of Windows

If you are not sure which version of Windows that you are running or whether it is a 32-bit version or 64-bit version, open System Information (Msinfo32.exe), and review the value that is listed for System Type. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then click Run, or click Start Search.
2. Type msinfo32.exe and then press ENTER.
3. In System Information, review the value for System Type.
   • For 32-bit editions of Windows, the System Type value is x86-based PC.
   • For 64-bit editions of Windows, the System Type value is x64-based PC.

How to Enable ADMIN$ and Registry service permanently ?

Server ADMIN$ Share
For NT4 Servers, Win2K Servers, and Windows Server 2003, go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Name: AutoShareServer
Data Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Note: A reboot is necessary for this to take effect.

Workstation ADMIN$ Share
For NT4 Workstations, Win2K Professional, XP Professional, go to:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters
Name: AutoShareWks
Data Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 1
Note: A reboot is necessary for this to take effect.
If you want the administrative shares to be re-created, change the value to 1.

For the Remote Registry service
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\RemoteRegistry
Name: Start
Value: 2
A value of 2 will start the remote registry service automatically.

How can I browse local drives with administrator privileges?

It’s for computer administrator and system persons with admin rights. !

You can open / browse (files and folders) with admin rights from limited user logging

Steps as follows….

Got to command prompt and type runas /user:localhost\administrator "mmc compmgmt.msc"

it will open computer management.

Select "disk management" under StorageIn right panel you can see the local drives. Just right

click and open the drive which you want to access