To determine which version of Windows you have, there are several ways to check, including:
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Using the "winver" command: In Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can press the Windows logo key + R, type "winver" in the Open box, and then select OK. In Windows 8, you can open the "PC Info" menu to check your PCs specifications.
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Using the "About" menu: In Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can select the Start button > Settings > System > About. Under Device specifications > System type, you can see if youre running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows. Under PC > System type, you can also see if youre running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows. In Windows 7, you can select the Start button, type Computer in the search box, right-click on Computer, and then select Properties. Under Windows edition, youll see the version and edition of Windows that your device is running.
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Using the Control Panel: In Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can press the Windows key on your keyboard or click on the Start icon in your taskbar, then enter "system". A search result for System in the Control Panel should appear. Select that, and you should see a window that shows your Windows version and edition up top. In Windows 7, you can select the Start button, type "Control Panel" in the search box, and then select Control Panel. From there, you can select System and Security > System to see your Windows version and edition.
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Using the Settings menu: In Windows 10 and Windows 11, you can click the Start icon, and then select the Settings option. In the Settings menu, you can select System > About to see your Windows version and edition. After clicking on the Start icon in your taskbar or pressing the Windows key on your keyboard, you can also type "about your pc" to search for the About your PC option under Settings. Select it, and then scroll down to Windows specifications in the window that appears.
In summary, there are several ways to check which version of Windows you have, including using the "winver" command, the "About" menu, the Control Panel, and the Settings menu.
