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Find operating system info in Windows 11

To find out which version of Windows your device is running, press the Windows logo key + R, type winver in the Open box, and then select OK.

Here’s how to learn more:

  1. Select Start Settings  > System  > About .

    Open About settings 

  2. Under Device specifications > System type, see if you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.

  3. Under Windows specifications, check which edition and version of Windows your device is running.

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Find operating system info in Windows 10

To find out which version of Windows your device is running, press the Windows logo key  key + R, type winver in the Open box, and then select OK.

Here’s how to learn more:

  1. Select the Start  button > Settings  > System  > About .

    Open About settings 

  2. Under Device specifications > System type, see if you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.

  3. Under Windows specifications, check which edition and version of Windows your device is running.

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Support for Windows 8.1 has ended

Support for Windows 8.1 ended on January 10, 2023. We recommend you move to a Windows 11 PC to continue to receive security updates from Microsoft. 

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Find operating system info in Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1

To find out which version of Windows your device is running, press the Windows logo key   key + R, type winver in the Open box, and then select OK.

If your device is running Windows 8.1 or Windows RT 8.1, here’s how to learn more:

  1. If you're using a touch device, swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings. Continue to step 3.

  2. If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.

  3. Select PC and devices PC info.

  4. Under Windows you'll see which edition and version of Windows your device is running.

  5. Under PC > System type you'll see if you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.

PC info page in PC settings

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Find operating system info in Windows 7

  1. Select the Start  Start button icon button, type Computer in the search box, right-click on Computer, and then select Properties.
    Control panel in Windows 7 operating system.

  2. Under Windows edition, you'll see  the version and edition of Windows that your device is running.

Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020

We recommend you move to a Windows 11 PC to continue to receive security updates from Microsoft.

Learn more

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