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How to Check Which Windows I Am Using

Find operating system info in Windows 11

To find out which version of Windows your device is running, press the Windows logokey + R, type winver in the Open box, and then select OK.

Here's how to learn more:

  2. Under Device specifications > System type, see if you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.

  3. Under Windows specifications, check which edition and version of Windows your device is running.

Related links

  • If you're having a problem with activation, see Activate in Windows.

  • If you forgot the password you use to sign in to Windows devices or email, see How to reset your Microsoft password.

  • For info about updating Windows, see Windows Update: FAQ.

  • Learn where to Find your Windows product key.

Find operating system info in Windows 10

To find out which version of Windows your device is running, press the Windows logo key + R, type winver in the Open box, and then select OK.

Here's how to learn more:

  2. Under Device specifications > System type, see if you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.

  3. Under Windows specifications, check which edition and version of Windows your device is running.

Related links

  • If you're having a problem with activation, see Activate Windows.

  • If you forgot the password you use to sign in to Windows devices or email, see How to reset your Microsoft password.

  • For info about updating Windows, see Windows Update: FAQ.

  • Learn where to Find your Windows product key.

Find operating system info in Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1

To find out which version of Windows your device is running, press the Windows logo   key + R, type winver in the Open box, and then select OK.

If your device is running Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1, here's how to learn more:

  1. If you're using a touch device, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tapSettings, and then tapChange PC settings. Continue to step 3.

  2. If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, clickSettings, and then clickChange PC settings.

  3. Select PC and devices >PC info.

  4. Under Windows you'll see which  edition and version of Windows your device is running.

  5. Under PC > System type you'll see if you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.

PC info page in PC settings

Related links

  • If you're having a problem with activation, see Activate Windows 7 or Windows 8.1

  • If you forgot the password you use to sign in to Windows devices or email, see How to reset your Microsoft password.

  • For info about updating Windows, see Windows Update: FAQ.

  • Learn where to Find your Windows product key.

Find operating system info in Windows 7

  1. Select the Start Start button icon button, type Computer in the search box, right-click on Computer, and then select Properties.
    Control panel in Windows 7 operating system.

  2. Under Windows edition, you'll see  the version and edition of Windows that your device is running.

Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020

We recommend you move to a Windows 11 PC to continue to receive security updates from Microsoft.

Learn more

Related links

  • If you're having a problem with activation, see Activate Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.

  • If you forgot the password you use to sign in to Windows devices or email, see How to reset your Microsoft password.

  • For info about updating Windows, see Windows Update: FAQ.

  • Learn where to Find your Windows product key.

How to Check Which Windows I Am Using

Source: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/which-version-of-windows-operating-system-am-i-running-628bec99-476a-2c13-5296-9dd081cdd808