Most of us have a laid back attitude when it comes to painting a picture about ourselves.
Not wrong. But, knowing the recipe, we can get benefits that we may not have imagined before.
This is because when we know that the version of Windows we are using is very old, the initiative seems to do just that. Updates To a newer version
This step can have several positive effects, for example:
- The system gets faster.
- More security
- Received new features.
- and others.
Checking the Windows version is not as hard as you think, really. Easy implementation is guaranteed through the steps I will explain below.
1. Through system features

System Properties Is a menu that displays system information data.
The information displayed in these Properties, you can say, is just the basics. However, Windows version information is now displayed.
This menu is available in all versions of Windows. Starting from Windows XP to Windows 10.
How to do it? Please follow these steps:
- Step 1. Open it first Windows Explorer. The easiest way, you can right-click start (Bottom left desktop)> Then click File Finder.

- Step 2. After that, look at the left column. Right click on it This computer > Then click on the menu Properties.

- Step 3. System specification information appears. Including used Windows and bit type.

FYI, the name This PC can be different. For example, in Windows XP it is called My Computer, while in Windows 7 it is called Computer.
In addition to the manual method, as described earlier, you can also use the key combination FN + Windows + Pause To open the computer menu
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2. Use DXDIAG

For the previous step, more version information is displayed.
For example, I use Windows 10. There are many versions of Windows 10 and what is displayed in Properties, I use pro one.
But, is it perfect? Not yet.
In the menu DXDIAG Which will be explained to show more information about the system. Try the steps below:
- Click the button Windows + RA Windows window will appear Run.
- please type “DXDIAGClick if you have to Good.
- After that, a window will appear DirectX diagnostic tool (DXDIAG). Check the column operating systemWindows information is listed.

Can you see no? There, version information is displayed in more detail. For example, I’m from Windows 10 Pro Build 17763 version 10.0.
Oh yes, in this DXDIAG I also usually use it to check the specifications of Windows 10. Because it can be seen there as well ProcessorRAM, BIOS, VGA and so on.
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3. How to check the Windows 10 version through the About menu

Windows 10 looks a little different. But behind it, there are many add-ons to menus that did not exist before.
What next? About? Here is a Windows 10 page that is used to display system data. Complete course with basic computer specifications.
For Windows 10 users, I recommend using this method. Why? Try to follow the steps first:
- Step 1. There are many ways to open the menu About On Windows but the simplest, just type the word “type”AboutIn the Start menu search, then open the results.

- Step 2. In this case a new page will appear. The first section displays the device specification data. Please scroll down to view Windows info.

Windows specifications
prescription | Used version of Windows As I said before, there are different types of Windows 10, one of which is Windows 10 Pro, like the one I use. |
prescription | This information is the Windows version. Mine is 1809. |
Installed in | Interestingly, we can find out when the system is installed on the computer. Have you thought about this information before? |
Build operating system | Build Created by Microsoft to make it easier User The difference between Updates–Updates-Your. |
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4. Via Command Prompt

For those who are still new, features Command line Rarely used little screen appears Advanced And can only be executed using special codes.
Good, Even if there are many things we can do through this Command Prompt, you know. Especially system related items, including Windows version reviews.
To the pointPlease open Command Prompt first:
- Click the button Windows + R.
- type “CMD“.
- Click Good.
- Then a new window will appear with Background Black
- Type the command “prescriptionIn CMD, then press Enter. Then the Windows version information will appear
Examples are as follows:

In parentheses: Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.17763.805]
This command is specifically for checking the Windows version only. If you want more detailed information, there are other commands:
systeminfo | findstr /B /C:”OS Name” /C:”OS Version”
Try typing the command code in Command Prompt, then press Enter. Then wait for the process Upload After a few moments, information like this will appear:

Operating system name | Microsoft Windows 10 Pro |
Operating system version | 10.0.17763 N / A Construction 17763 |
The information above shows the windows I am using. Operating system version 10.0 with number Build 17763. Simple, right?
5. With Speccy app

Have you tried using it? Speccy? If you haven’t seen it, let’s take a look.
Speccy is a profile checker for your computer or laptop. Exactly for displaying component-like data ProcessorRAM etc. including system.
It is enough to wear it Installation Only through www.ccleaner.com/speccy. Open the application, then click on the menu operating system.
There you will see the original version of Windows. Even though there is no number in it BuildIt’s but system configuration data can be viewed there.
The final word
This is a tutorial on how to see the Windows version. Not hard right? It can use additional programs as well as the default system.
Some methods here (except for a few) work on all versions of Windows. Windows 7, Windows 8, to Windows 10. Just set which one you want to use.
Additional? Any suggestions? Please post it via the comments column.
It may be useful.