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How to Find Your Windows Version

Learn how to check which version and edition of Windows is installed on your computer. The methods below work with both Windows 10 and Windows 11.

This information may be required when installing software, purchasing a product key, or troubleshooting activation problems.

Method 1: Use the Winver Command

This is the quickest way to check your Windows version.

  1. Press Windows key + R on your keyboard.

  2. Type winver.

  3. Click OK or press Enter.

  4. The About Windows window will appear.

This window displays:

  • Your Windows operating system

  • Your Windows version

  • Your operating system build number

  • Your Windows edition, such as Home, Pro, or Enterprise

Method 2: Check Windows Settings

You can also find detailed information in Windows Settings.

Windows 11

  1. Open the Start menu.

  2. Select Settings.

  3. Go to System.

  4. Scroll down and select About.

Windows 10

  1. Open the Start menu.

  2. Select Settings.

  3. Go to System.

  4. Select About from the menu on the left.

Under Windows specifications, you can find:

  • Edition – for example, Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro

  • Version – the installed Windows release

  • Installed on – the date the current version was installed

  • OS build – the specific Windows build number

  • Experience – the installed Windows Feature Experience Pack

Under Device specifications, you can also check whether your system is using a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system.

Method 3: Use System Information

The System Information tool provides additional details about your Windows installation and computer hardware.

  1. Press Windows key + R.

  2. Type msinfo32.

  3. Click OK or press Enter.

  4. The System Information window will open.

Look for the following information:

  • OS Name – the installed Windows edition

  • Version – the Windows version and build number

  • System Type – whether the computer has an x64-based or x86-based system

  • System Manufacturer – the computer manufacturer

  • System Model – the computer model

Understanding the Information

The terms shown in Windows have different meanings:

  • Edition: The type of Windows license installed, such as Home, Pro, Pro for Workstations, Education, or Enterprise.

  • Version: The Windows feature release installed on your computer.

  • OS build: The exact Windows build currently installed.

  • System type: Indicates whether Windows and the computer use a 32-bit or 64-bit architecture.

Why Is the Windows Edition Important?

Your product key must normally match the Windows edition installed on your computer.

For example:

  • A Windows 11 Home product key activates Windows 11 Home.

  • A Windows 11 Pro product key activates Windows 11 Pro.

  • A Windows 11 Enterprise product key is intended for Windows 11 Enterprise.

If the installed edition and purchased product key do not match, Windows may display an activation error.

Need Help?

If you are unsure which version or edition is installed, take a screenshot of the About Windows window or the Windows specifications section and send it to our support team.

We’ll be happy to help you identify the correct Windows edition.

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