Why would 32-bit Flash Player be installed on a new 64-bit computer?

Hi,
I've a 5-day old Windows 8.1 computer using Internet Explorer 11.
The Control Panel has an entry that reads, "Flash Player (32 Bit)".
When I click on it and go to "Advanced", the update options are all greyed-out - though next to the CHECK NOW box it says, "Plug in version - not installed"
By searching the hard drive, I've discovered that the Flash Player version is 12.0.0.38 - is this OK for a 64-bit machine?
Also, should I install the missing plug in? (and where would I find it!)
Can I "un-grey" the update options?
Any help or advise would be appreciated!
John Latter

Thanks, Mike
When I tried to run the first one it encountered errors saying IE11 already contained the latest version of Flash Player built-in.
It then went on to say that Windows Update will inform me when new versions of the Flash Player are available - I guess this is why the options were greyed-out as described above!
I do appreciate your help on this, but could I ask one further question, please?
Before receiving your first reply, I tried to sort the problem out myself. I went to one of the sys folders and clicked on a Flash exe file there - then I bottled out and cancelled it when I was asked, "Are you sure you want to allow this program to change your computer settings?" (or something similar).
This resulted in a critical event that said Flash Player had stopped working and has affected my "reliability index".
I'm hoping Windows will catch up with itself and realize everything is OK - or have I done any lasting damage? (and if so, how do I rectify it!)
John Latter

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