When troubleshooting problems with your computer, you may need to know the version and build of the Windows operating system you are running. With this information, you can narrow down the problem based on the version you're using. To find out the version of Windows and whether the operating system you are running is a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system, you only need a few minutes. This wikiHow teaches you how to find out which version of Windows is running on your computer.
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Part 1 of 3: Finding Out Windows Version Through Run
Step 1. Press Win+R keys simultaneously
The Run dialog box will open on the computer.
Alternatively, you can right-click the "Start" menu and click " Run ”.
Step 2. Type winver and press Enter key or click OK
The "About Windows" option will open in a separate window.
Step 3. Check the operating system version
The Windows release version number will be displayed at the top of the “About Windows” window. This version is next to the " Version " section, while the build number is next to the text " Build ", to the right of " Version” (e.g. " Version 6.3 (Build 9600) "). As of August 2019, the latest version of Windows 10 is version 1903.
If your computer is not running the latest version of Windows, it's a good idea to update your operating system immediately
Part 2 of 3: Finding Out Windows Version Through “Settings” Program
Step 1. Click the “Start” menu
This key is indicated by the Windows logo. By default, you can find this button in the lower-left corner of the Windows workbar. After that, the “Start” menu will be opened.
Step 2. Click the gear icon
It's in the sidebar to the left of the Start menu. The “Settings” menu will be displayed afterwards.
Step 3. Click System
It's next to the laptop icon. This option is the first option on the “Settings” menu.
Step 4. Click About
This option is the last option on the left sidebar. Information about the computer system will be displayed.
Step 5. Swipe the screen and check the device and Windows specifications
This information is located on the “About” page in the Windows “Settings” window. As of August 2019, the latest version of Windows 10 is version 1903.
- The system type (eg 32 bit or 64 bit) is displayed next to the text “ System Type ”, under the "Device Specifications" section.
- The Windows edition (e.g. “Windows 10 Home”) is displayed next to the status “ Edition ”, under the "Windows Specifications" section.
- The Windows version is displayed next to the text “ Version ”, under the "Windows Specifications" section.
- The Windows build number is displayed next to the text “ OS Build ”, under the "Windows Specifications" section.
Part 3 of 3: Determining the Windows System Type (32 Bit or 64 Bit)
Step 1. Click the “Start” menu
This key is indicated by the Windows logo. By default, it's in the lower-left corner of the Windows workbar. The “Start” menu will open after that.
Alternatively, you can press the button "Win" + "Pause" to display the “System Information” screen in the Control Panel window.
Step 2. Type in Control Panel
The “Control Panel” option will appear in the “Start” menu.
Step 3. Click the “Control Panel” icon
This icon looks like a blue screen with graphics. After that, the Control Panel program will be opened.
Step 4. Click System
The computer system information will be displayed in the window.
- The Windows edition (e.g. “Windows 10 Home”) is shown under the “Windows edition “section.
- The type of computer system (eg 32 bit or 64 bit) is displayed next to the text “ System Type ”, under the “System” segment.
