I’m still none the wiser as to what system I have. None of the above methods are even possible on my version. Anyone know of tutorials for versions before Windows 7?
Allan
8 years ago
I know I have windows 8.1 and that its 64 bit, but as to whether its Home or Pro or Ultimate or anything else is still a mystery. How do I find out?.
Method 1 will tell you how to identify Win 8.1 Pro, but it doesn’t say how to identify Win 8.1 Standard. How can I confirm if I am running something other than Win 8.1 Pro?
Method 1 tells you how to identify Windows 8.1 Pro or "Standard", which is named Windows 8.1. Please read our guide and follow it. You have all the information you need. If you have something other than Windows 8.1 Pro, you will see that information by following our guide. In our screenshots it says Windows 8.1 Pro because we have used the Pro version. However, all the steps involved are the same for all editions of Windows.
Ala n Dixon
8 years ago
How can you tell if you can only access the windows files but not run the actual OS? I have a hard drive with windows on it but I would like to know if it is WIN 7 HP or PRO?
Hallo
8 years ago
And how to determine OEM, upgrade and so on information?
Emma Caler
7 years ago
You’re sharing the best choice to check the exact version of OS, But after checking it, I recommend you to activate your OS, In case you’ve not, For which I suggest to buy cheap product key from: http://products.odosta.com
I also bought from ODosta Store, Which is working well now.
Keshav Kumar B R
6 years ago
I am not getting any result after typing winver in the RUN box and the command prompt window as per your guidance.
Ron MVP
5 years ago
Personally, I would move tip #4 to #1. The visual ID requires you have a print out or another computer to compare the screen caps to your computer
Here is another method, running a powershell script
Report Windows Edition, Version and Build number
This “copy and Paste” process will get the full Window Build and Version number information we need:
.
. * In start menu, search for POWERSHELL
. * Click on it to open a PowerShell window
. * Copy the following lines, between the lines of ***, not including them
.
********************
also does a good job of describing the 3 categories and showing alternate ways of collecting that information
****************************
(Only) If you are having Office problems:
.
In any Office 365/2016/2013 application go to:
File menu > Account command > About section
ie Version 1803 Build 9126.2116
Office 2010
File menu > Help command > About section
ie 14.0.7197.5000
********************************
If you want to check for yourself:
MS SUMMARY of Windows VERSION AND BUILD NUMBER RELEASE DATES
Skip past the “Windows 10 current versions by servicing option” section (it’s just too confusing), go to the “Windows 10 release history” immediately below
MS documentation for Build releases. Go to Place for official info about specific changes made in the builds
Detailed Build numbers only: https://buildfeed.net/ (updated frequently as MS releases development builds)
To see your Windows operating system ‘Version’, and ‘Build’
From any Windows ‘File Explorer’ window, navigatie to the folder ‘system32’ at:
C:WINDOWSsystem32
Double-click the file “winver.exe”.
Jon
4 years ago
A win 10 PC. Trying to reinstall as no password but need to know the win version. Home/Pro 32/64bit!?
Velma B. Campbell
4 months ago
Hello,
I used Windows, pause/break, and learned I have the Windows 10 home version. I appreciate the tutorial and the information. I now know when it was installed and the version. This is most helpful. I must return to the home page and learn if there’s a way to upgrade to create group emails/memberships. Thank you.
Easier still (unless you’re telling this to your Mom. or MY mom) is the WIN + Pause key combination. That opens up the system properties window.
Thanks for sharing this tip. We have updated the article to include it.
Honestly, did you forget about it?
Well… yes. That’s why we updated the article to include this tip.
Type winver in Start menu search box and press Enter brings that info too.
That is a very good tip. Thanks for sharing.
win-r; msinfo32; enter
I’m still none the wiser as to what system I have. None of the above methods are even possible on my version. Anyone know of tutorials for versions before Windows 7?
I know I have windows 8.1 and that its 64 bit, but as to whether its Home or Pro or Ultimate or anything else is still a mystery. How do I find out?.
Please follow Method 1 in this guide.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/which-operating-system will identify the OS for you and include instructions similar to your site.
Method 1 will tell you how to identify Win 8.1 Pro, but it doesn’t say how to identify Win 8.1 Standard. How can I confirm if I am running something other than Win 8.1 Pro?
Method 1 tells you how to identify Windows 8.1 Pro or "Standard", which is named Windows 8.1. Please read our guide and follow it. You have all the information you need. If you have something other than Windows 8.1 Pro, you will see that information by following our guide. In our screenshots it says Windows 8.1 Pro because we have used the Pro version. However, all the steps involved are the same for all editions of Windows.
How can you tell if you can only access the windows files but not run the actual OS? I have a hard drive with windows on it but I would like to know if it is WIN 7 HP or PRO?
And how to determine OEM, upgrade and so on information?
You’re sharing the best choice to check the exact version of OS, But after checking it, I recommend you to activate your OS, In case you’ve not, For which I suggest to buy cheap product key from: http://products.odosta.com
I also bought from ODosta Store, Which is working well now.
I am not getting any result after typing winver in the RUN box and the command prompt window as per your guidance.
Personally, I would move tip #4 to #1. The visual ID requires you have a print out or another computer to compare the screen caps to your computer
Here is another method, running a powershell script
Report Windows Edition, Version and Build number
This “copy and Paste” process will get the full Window Build and Version number information we need:
.
. * In start menu, search for POWERSHELL
. * Click on it to open a PowerShell window
. * Copy the following lines, between the lines of ***, not including them
.
********************
$name=(Get-WmiObject Win32_OperatingSystem).caption
$bit=(Get-WmiObject Win32_OperatingSystem).OSArchitecture
$vert = ” Version:”
$ver=(Get-ItemProperty “HKLM:SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersion”).ReleaseId
$buildt = ” Build:”
$build= (Get-ItemProperty “HKLM:SOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersion”).BuildLabEx -match ‘^[0-9]+.[0-9]+’ | % { $matches.Values }
$installd = Get-ComputerInfo -Property WindowsInstallDateFromRegistry
Write-Host $name, $bit, $vert, $ver, $buildt, $build, $installd
********************
Note: the install Date will take a minute to capture the required info
. * Paste them in the PowerShell Window
. * Then hit enter.
. * It will return something like this:
Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64-bit Version: 1709 Build: 16299.431 @{WindowsInstallDateFromRegistry=18-01-01 2:29:11 AM}
. * Copy that and paste it into your reply
This article, Windows 10 Quick Tips – Build Numbers
https://davescomputertips.com/windows-10-quick-tips-build-numbers/
also does a good job of describing the 3 categories and showing alternate ways of collecting that information
****************************
(Only) If you are having Office problems:
.
In any Office 365/2016/2013 application go to:
File menu > Account command > About section
ie Version 1803 Build 9126.2116
Office 2010
File menu > Help command > About section
ie 14.0.7197.5000
********************************
If you want to check for yourself:
MS SUMMARY of Windows VERSION AND BUILD NUMBER RELEASE DATES
https://WWW.MICROSOFT.COM/EN-US/ITPRO/WINDOWS-10/RELEASE-INFORMATION
Skip past the “Windows 10 current versions by servicing option” section (it’s just too confusing), go to the “Windows 10 release history” immediately below
WIN10 VERSION AND BUILD NUMBERS
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4093112
MS documentation for Build releases. Go to Place for official info about specific changes made in the builds
Detailed Build numbers only: https://buildfeed.net/ (updated frequently as MS releases development builds)
Thanks for sharing this complete guide.
C:WINDOWSsystem32winver.exe
To see your Windows operating system ‘Version’, and ‘Build’
From any Windows ‘File Explorer’ window, navigatie to the folder ‘system32’ at:
C:WINDOWSsystem32
Double-click the file “winver.exe”.
A win 10 PC. Trying to reinstall as no password but need to know the win version. Home/Pro 32/64bit!?
Hello,
I used Windows, pause/break, and learned I have the Windows 10 home version. I appreciate the tutorial and the information. I now know when it was installed and the version. This is most helpful. I must return to the home page and learn if there’s a way to upgrade to create group emails/memberships. Thank you.