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

  1. On the Start screen, type Computer, press and hold or right-click Computer, and then tap or click Properties.

  2. Look under Windows edition for the version and edition of Windows that your PC is running.

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

  1. Click the Start button Start button, enter Computer in the search box, right-click Computer, and then click Properties.

  2. Look under Windows edition for the version and edition of Windows that your PC is running.

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.