Do you wonder how to find out what version of Windows is running?
The Windows version can be checked in multiple ways.
In this short note i am showing the easiest way to get information about the Windows version using the winver command from the “Run” dialog or using the systeminfo command from a command-line prompt (CMD) or from a PowerShell.
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How To Check Windows Version
To check your Windows version – press the ⊞ Win + R shortcut to open the “Run” dialog, type in winver and click “OK”.
The winver command launches the “About Windows” that displays the version of Windows that is running, the build number and what service packs are installed.
To find out your Windows version from a command-line prompt (CMD) or from a PowerShell, use the systeminfo command:
C:\> systeminfo ... OS Name: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro OS Version: 10.0.19042 N/A Build 19042 OS Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation OS Configuration: Standalone Workstation OS Build Type: Multiprocessor Free ...