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How to find out which Windows I have

Hello! Windows 10 is a very easy-to-use system. Indeed, most of its functions are easy to access. In addition, the process of adding programs is usually easy. However, sometimes these programs are exclusive to a specific type of Windows. Either by the version or by type of architecture. Therefore, sometimes we wonder: How to find out which Windows I have? Well, today we will learn how to know which Windows is installed on the computer.

How to find out which version of Windows is installed on your PC

It is a well-known fact that Microsoft releases new versions of Windows 10. Also to solve problems that have arisen. However, not all users install these new versions. So some features are limited. Similarly, some programs only work with specific versions of the operating system. Consequently, it is advisable to know this information. On the other hand, it is good to know the type of architecture supported by the processor. Well, let’s see several ways to do it.

How to know which Windows I have using the winver command

The most expedient way is through the winver command. This command immediately displays information about the version of the System that is running. The first thing you have to do is to invoke the run box. With this in mind, press the Win+R combination. Once there, just run the winver command:

A window with all the information related to the Windows version will be displayed immediately. Such as the build and version of the operating system.

winver command showing what version of Windows I have
winver command showing what version of Windows I have
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There is also another way to reach this command. In fact, just search for winver in the search box. With this in mind, you can press the Win+Q combination. Or simply click on the search icon. Then just type winver.

Executing the winver command from the Windows search box.
Executing the winver command from the Windows search box.

Finding out the System version from Settings.

We will also be able to access this information from Windows Settings. With this intention, press the Win+I combination. Once there, click on System.

Windows Settngs>System
Windows Settngs>System

Now, in the left column please click on About. You will immediately see more complete information about the operating system. Therefore, you will see data concerning the hardware. For example, RAM, processor architecture, among others. Below you will see more specific details about the operating system. For example, the edition, version, date of installation, etc. Additionally, all this information can be copied.

Windows Settings>System>About
Windows Settings>System>About

We can also get this information through the control panel. With this in mind, follow the path below: Control Panel>System and Security>System.

Very well, we have solved this doubt. How do know which version of the System I have? So you can use this information more conveniently. See you soon!

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