Greetings to everyone who doesn’t know the answer to the simplest question - how to find out what Windows is on the computer... it looks like a simple question, but at work it quite often confuses people, and it is absolutely necessary to find out this point. Actually, after these awkward situations, I decided to quickly jot down a note with the most in simple ways find out the version operating system, which is currently in use.
I will not use such points as - what icon does you see when you boot or what does the start menu look like? Yes, you can understand from the interface which operating system you are using, but such leading questions can confuse you even more (and if various system modifications and third-party themes were used, then turn out the lights altogether)
Working on a computer and not knowing the version of Windows installed is not exactly a crime, but it can throw you into a couple of unpleasant moments. For example, you forcibly installed drivers that are not intended for your version of the system and you will receive, sign - ... Any application has system requirements and most new games may not work on Windows 7, perhaps you just need it and everything will work for you.
I have prepared for you several ways to find out what version of Windows is installed on your computer (those who read me know that I like to describe in as much detail as possible any aspect of using a computer)
Find out the version of Windows installed on your computer through system properties
Probably the easiest way to answer our question is to go to the computer properties, for this you should have the “This PC” icon or similar (note that it is an icon, not a shortcut). Right-click on it and select “Properties”...
At the top of the “System” window that opens, we see what Windows is installed on our computer and its edition (in my case it's Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 with Long Term Servicing), and just below we can find the bit depth (system type), but this is a topic for a whole separate note.
As you can see, everything is elementary, but some users display the “My Computer” shortcut on the desktop; there will be properties of the shortcut, not your system. For such cases, there are alternative options.
Determine which Windows is installed using the winver command
Let's move on to the next way to find out which Windows is on your computer. In this case, the winver command will help us, which must be entered into the Run application window. You can open this window by pressing the Win + R keys on your keyboard.
The “Windows: Details” window will open, where you can find out what Windows is installed on your computer (similarly, the build of your operating system is displayed here, which is very helpful when searching for errors on the Internet)
In my opinion this method gives more full information about the version of Windows installed on a computer or laptop... but not all possible ones - let's move on to more interesting methods.
Determining Windows using the systeminfo command
Probably, this method can be called the most comprehensive... this option will not only allow you to find out what Windows is installed on your computer, but will also tell you about the build, installation date and other useful things. To use the systeminfo command we need to open command line Windows (for those who don’t know how to do this, there is an excellent note “” - there you will certainly find an option that you like).
Once you have opened the command line, enter the command there systeminfo and wait until the end of collecting information about your computer. The second line in the report will indicate the version Windows installed on the computer.
Or you can get confused and make a kind of sandwich of commands for the “Run” window. Enter the command cmd /k systeminfo and click OK. In this option, cmd launches the command line Windows string, the /k key says that you need to execute the command when you start cmd, and systeminfo is the same command that will show the information that interests us.
These three ways to find out which Windows is installed on the computer are enough for any user, but as a bonus I’ll tell you one more option
Bonus. Find out your version of Windows through “System Information”
Well, the last method for today, everything is as usual, only the command is different - msinfo32. It is entered, as you already understood, into the “Run” command window.
The “System Information” window will open, where you can find out what Windows is installed on the computer (in the “OS Name” line)
I did not focus on this option, since it almost completely repeats the ones described above - for general development it's just useful to know them all.
Everything you need to know about which Windows is installed on your computer
As you can see, it won’t be difficult to find out which Windows is on the computer, but this is only if the system starts and works. I did not use the opportunity to find out the version of the killed system in this note. (for example, when you need to run recovery, but you don’t know the version) since this is not necessary for an untrained user, but a pro already knows how to do it. I'm not even talking about such indirect signs as the folder on the C:\ drive - “Document and Settings” is found only in Windows XP; there are dozens of such differences. Agree that entering a command and finding out the answer to your question is much easier than looking for signs of a particular operating system from Microsoft.
P.S. If the first method to find out which Windows is installed on your computer cannot be used due to the fact that instead of an icon you have a shortcut, this window can be opened with the combination Win + Pause/Break. Good mood to you all…
The Windows 7 operating system comes in 6 versions: Starter, Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate. Each of them has a number of limitations. In addition, the Windows line has its own numbers for each OS. Windows 7 received the number 6.1. Each OS also has a build number, which can be used to determine what updates are available and what problems may arise in this particular build.
The OS version can be viewed using several methods: specialized programs and standard Windows tools. Let's take a look at them in more detail.
Method 1: AIDA64
(formerly) is the most common program for collecting information about the state of a PC. Install the application and then go to the menu "Operating system". Here you can see the name of your OS, its version and build, as well as Service Pack and system bitness.
Method 2: Winver
Windows has a native Winver utility that displays system information. You can find it using "Search" on the menu "Start".
A window will open containing all the basic information about the system. To close it, click "OK".
Method 3: System Information
More detailed information can be found in "System information". IN "Search" enter "intelligence" and open the program.
There is no need to go to other tabs; the first one that opens will show the most detailed information about your Windows.
Method 4: "Command Line"
"System Information" can be launched without a GUI via "Command line". To do this, write in it:
and wait a minute or two while the system scan continues.
As a result, you will see everything the same as in the previous method. Scroll up the list of data and you will find the OS name and version.
Method 5: “Registry Editor”
Perhaps the most original way— viewing the Windows version via "Registry Editor".
Run it with "Search" menu "Start".
Open the folder
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
Please note the following entries:
- CurrentBuildNubmer — build number;
- CurrentVersion - Windows version (for Windows 7 this value is 6.1);
- CSDVersion - Service Pack version;
- ProductName - the name of the Windows version.
Using these methods you can obtain information about the installed system. Now, if necessary, you know where to look for it.
Let's quickly and easily figure out what version of the Windows operating system I have. 32 or 64 bits, what processor and how much memory
Hello. In this article we will look at how to quickly and easily find out what operating system (OS) you have, plus some other information along the way. Quite often, many users encounter this question. Typically in these situations:
- To install programs, games, drivers that require a specific OS version(s)
- For various other services and services on the Internet
It's not difficult to find out. There are two ways to find out information about your operating system:
- Using the winver command (windows version)
- In the properties of my computer
Let's start with the winver command. To use it, you need to launch the “Run” system menu. This is done simply. By pressing the key combination win and r at the same time:
In the menu that appears, enter the winver command and press enter:
will appear in front of you brief information according to your installed OS:
If this data is enough for you, then your issue is resolved. If you are interested in more detailed information, for example, how many bits are 32 or 64, etc., what processor or how many random access memory, then look at the next method.
We need to look at the properties of my computer. To do this, move the mouse cursor over the my computer icon on the desktop or in the start menu and press the right mouse button. In the opened quick menu, you need to select “properties” at the very bottom:
We will see more detailed data on the operating system. Here, starting from the very top, we can see:
- Operating system version and edition - Windows 7 Ultimate
- Company manufacturer
- Service pack 1, that is, the version of the official update (which, however, may not exist)
- Below we can see the model
- An assessment of the performance that the system itself makes depending on the installed parts and components in the computer
- The processor model and its clock frequency, which is very useful to know for running games and complex programs on a PC
- The amount of RAM, which will also not be superfluous to know
- The system type is also a very important parameter, since it is what often influences whether a game or program will be installed on this OS or not. It is best to always install a 64-bit (bit) system, it does not impose any restrictions on any applications you install, unlike 32-bit
- Well, then there is less important information on the working group, activation, etc.
As we can see, knowing 2 simple ways By checking information about the system, you can significantly improve your knowledge not only in computer topics, but always be prepared, knowing which programs or games will be installed on you and which will not.
Is that how it happens there? It seems that it’s not the first day that you have to work on a computer, and with Microsoft Office you can already say so on first hand, and even in “Klondike” and “Solitaire” the number of victories has exceeded a hundred. However, it is enough to hear one single question like “what version of Windows do you use?” to again feel like a complete “dummy” in all this computer science. And what should I say in response? How can you basically find out which version of Windows OS is originally installed on your PC? The funny thing is that the solution turns out to be so simple that it couldn’t be simpler!
Option No. 1: Access through the “Properties” of the system
Perhaps the simplest, but at the same time very effective method To find out the version of Windows OS installed on your computer, look at the “Properties” section of the system. How to do it? To begin, right-click the “Computer” (“My Computer”) shortcut on the desktop or in the “Start” menu, and then select “Properties” from the list that appears:
That's all! As a result of such simple manipulations, the “System” window we need will appear on the screen with all the data about the Windows installed on the computer, including its type and version:
The situation is somewhat different with obtaining information about Windows 8. In this case, in order to find out the type and edition of such an operating system, first you need to click on the “Options” button that pops up in the upper right corner of the panel, and then select the “Information ...” tab in the context menu. :
One way or another, in the end the same “System” window will be displayed, which contains a mini-dossier on the operating system used when working on the computer. If desired, of course, access to it can be simplified altogether by using the well-known “hot keys” +Pause Break on the keyboard.
Option #2: View details using the Run utility
Another equally simple way to find out what type and edition of Windows is installed on a PC is directly related to the use of the Run system utility. It is launched, if someone doesn’t remember, by a simple combination +R. Moreover, in order to use it to gain access to information about the system, it is enough to run the standard winver.exe command in it, using this illustrated hint:
In addition, you can install it on your PC by running the cmd command. It is intended, however, to quickly launch the command line, but the first item in it, in case anyone has forgotten, always displays information about the version of Windows installed on the computer: 
Users of personal computers sooner or later are faced with the need to determine the version of the installed operating system. This is usually required when installing any applications or device drivers. Let's consider all the ways to determine the Windows version, both using standard OS tools and using third-party programs.
Standard ways to determine Windows version
There are several standard ways to obtain all the necessary information about the installed Windows operating system.
Viewing system information
This method works on all Windows, including XP or later versions. To view system information:
- Find the "My Computer" (Win XP), "Computer" (Win Vista, 7) or "This PC" (Win 8, 8.1, 10) shortcut on your desktop, Start menu, or Windows Explorer.
- Right-click on the icon and select "Properties" from the context menu.
- The "System Properties", "View basic information about your computer" or other window will open (the name depends on the version of Windows). In this particular case, the operating system version is listed in the "Windows Edition" section.
In the latest 10th versions of Windows OS, information about the system can be obtained even faster:
- Open the Start menu, then click on the Settings item (gear icon).
- Go to the "System" section.
- On the left side of the window, open the "About System" tab.
- Scroll to the right side of the window to the "Windows Features" section, which will list all the necessary information about the operating system.
Command line
To view operating system information from the Windows command line (console), follow these steps:
- Press the key combination "Win + R".
- Enter the command “cmd” (without quotes) into the window that opens, then click “OK”.
- The command line will launch.
- At the top of the console window there will already be some information about the operating system. For example:
In most cases, this information is not enough. To view all other system information, just run the "systeminfo" command in the console (just type it into the command line and press enter). After executing the command, the following information will be displayed on the screen:
The selected fragment of the image shows the version and name of the installed Windows systems.
In Windows OS generation 7 and higher, there is a small system utility called Winver, by running which you can view system information:
- Press "Win+R" on your keyboard, then enter "winver" in the window that opens, click "OK".
- A small “Windows: Information” window will appear on the screen with all the necessary information about the system:
Programs for determining Windows version
Exists a large number of paid and free utilities that can read a wide variety of information about a computer, including installed version operating system. Such programs include, for example, Speccy and AIDA64. Let's look at how to determine Windows version using the Speccy utility:
- Download the program from the SoftSalad.ru website (to complete the task, it is enough free version utilities).
- Install and run the program.
- Immediately after launch, system information will be displayed in the central part of the application window:
