How to know what Windows Version I have?
To find out which version of Windows you have, follow these steps:
- Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
- Type winver and press Enter.
- A window will pop up showing the Windows version, edition (e.g., Windows 10 Home or Pro), and build number.
Alternatively:
- Go to Settings > System > About (or Settings > Windows Update > About in Windows 11). Look under “Windows specifications” for the version, edition, and build.
This works for Windows 10, 11, and earlier versions.
You can check your Windows version in several ways. Here are the most reliable methods:
Method 1: Using winver
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Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog.
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Type
winver
and press Enter. -
A window will appear showing:
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Your Windows edition (e.g., Windows 10 Pro, Windows 11 Home)
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The version number (e.g., 22H2)
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The OS build number
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Method 2: Using Settings
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Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.
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Go to System → About.
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Look for:
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Edition → Shows your Windows edition
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Version → Shows the version number
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OS build → Shows the specific build
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Method 3: Using Command Prompt or PowerShell
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Open Command Prompt or PowerShell.
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Type:
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Press Enter. You’ll see detailed information including:
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OS Name
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OS Version
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OS Build
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Tip:
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Windows 10 versions look like
21H2
,22H2
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Windows 11 versions also follow a similar format (e.g.,
23H2
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The build number gives exact details for updates and support.