How to Tell What Windows Version I Have?
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Find operating system info in Windows 7

  • Select the Start. button, type Computer in the search box, right-click on Computer, and then select Properties.
  • Under Windows edition, you’ll see the version and edition of Windows that your device is running.

Check for operating system information in Windows 7

  • Click the Start button. , enter Computer in the search box, right-click Computer, and then click Properties.
  • Look under Windows edition for the version and edition of Windows that your PC is running.

Go to the Windows/Winnt folder, right click any of the executables like notepad.exe or regedit.exe, go to its ‘Properties’-> ‘Version’ tab and then click on Files Version, you will see the version of windows, Service pack and build information.Check for operating system information in Windows 10

  • Go to Start , type about, and then select About your PC.
  • Look under PC for Edition to find out which version and edition of Windows that your PC is running.
  • Look under PC for Version to find out which version of Windows 10 your PC is running.

In Vista and 7, right-click your Computer icon and choose Properties. Presto: all the information you need in one handy box. You can also click the Start button, type version, and then click Show which operating system your computer is running.

How do I check Windows version in CMD?

Option 4: Using Command Prompt

  1. Press Windows Key+R to launch the Run dialog box.
  2. Type “cmd” (no quotes), then click OK. This should open Command Prompt.
  3. The first line you see inside Command Prompt is your Windows OS version.
  4. If you want to know the build type of your operating system, run the line below:

What is the latest Windows 10 version number?

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update (also known as version 1607 and codenamed “Redstone 1”) is the second major update to Windows 10 and the first in a series of updates under the Redstone codenames. It carries the build number 10.0.14393. The first preview was released on December 16, 2015.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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