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How to determine Windows Version or Edition and Build

Posted on 12/01/202017/08/2026 Christian By Christian No Comments on How to determine Windows Version or Edition and Build
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Windows OS type and version and build

Tn this article, we shall discuss how to determine Windows Version or Edition and Build. The steps below are ways to find out what build, edition and version of Windows 10 you are running. We are absolutely aware most people refer to Windows systems based on its major and version they are running. Please see Set up Veeam Backup for Microsoft Azure, how to Install MSSQL 2019 Developer Edition and SSMS on Windows, and “Editions of MSSQL Server: What are the differences between various Editions of Microsoft SQL Server“.

To see how to display Windows system information via the Windows registry. Also, see “Windows Editions: Various Operating Systems available for Windows“, and “Microsoft SQL Evaluation period has expired: How to upgrade SQL Server instance“.

Winver Command

The Windows version and build can be determined using the winver tool. Here are the steps to gather this information.

- Click on run and
- winver and click on
- Click on Ok
Version

This will display the About Windows containing the Windows 10 build, version, and Edition as shown below.

Edition

Alternatively, you can search via the window search button. Type winver

Windows 10

And this will display the “About Windows” as well showing the edition, version and build as well.

Please, see Linux basic commands, how to Backup image to TFTP server, and TFTP Image to Flash: Copying Guide for Cisco ASA.

Settings App to determine Windows 10 Version or Edition and Build

This can also be determined also via the settings App. Click on the windows menu and click on settings as shown below.

Vertical navigation panel featuring icons for user account, documents, images, settings gear, and power options.

Or, Simply launch the Windows+I to open Settings

Windows Settings interface displaying categories such as System, Devices, Network & Internet, Personalization, and more, with a search bar at the top.

Next, Click on Systems on the Top left. Click on About and scroll down to the Windows specification session.

Screenshot of the Windows 10 Settings app, displaying the 'About' section with system information including edition, version, installation date, and OS build.

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