To check which version of Windows is installed on a PC, the simplest and most common method is to use the "winver" command:
- Press the Windows key + R on the keyboard to open the Run dialog.
- Type "winver" (without quotes) and press Enter or click OK.
- A window titled "About Windows" will appear showing the Windows version and build number.
Alternatively, for more detailed info:
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Open Settings (Windows + I), go to System > About. Under "Windows specifications," you will see the Edition (e.g., Windows 10 Pro), Version (e.g., 22H2), and OS Build.
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For command line users, open Command Prompt and type:
systeminfo | findstr /B /C:"OS Name" /C:"OS Version"
to get the operating system name and version. -
PowerShell can also provide detailed system info with the command:
Get-ComputerInfo | Select OsName, OsArchitecture, WindowsVersion, WindowsBuildLabEx
These methods work across Windows 10 and Windows 11 versions and provide quick access to verify exactly which Windows version is running on a device.
