Which Windows operating system am I running?

This PC is running: Windows 8

If you want to check another PC or if you want find out more about this PC, try the following steps.

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Check for operating system info in Windows 8 or Windows RT

  • On the Start screen, type winver, tap or click Apps, and then tap or click winver.exe.

Here's what the Start screen looks like in Windows 8 or Windows RT.

Start screen

Check for operating system info in Windows 7 or Windows Vista

  • Click the Start button Start button, type winver in the search box, and then press Enter.

Here's what the Start menu looks like in Windows 7 and Windows Vista.

Start menu and search box in Windows 7 and Windows Vista

Check for operating system info in Windows XP

  • Click the Start button Start button, click Run, type winver, and then press Enter.