How to Check Windows Version

Author: Iqbal | Guide: Windows 11 |

This article will help you to learn how to check the windows version on your computer in 4 easy steps.

If you are finding some troubleshooting with your computer, you might want to know what version of Windows you are using. This can help others to identify your problems based on what version you are using. Finding your Windows version only takes a minute. Finding the Windows version running on your laptop can help you install compatible apps or software without any trouble on your computer. You can also update your Windows 11. This article teaches you how to identify which version of Windows you are using on your system.

How to Find Windows Version

Check Windows Version in 4 Easy Steps

Step-1 Open Settings: First you have to go to settings on your system.

  • Tap on the start button from the bottom left corner of the screen.
  • Search Settings in the search box visible at the bottom.
  • Then tap on the gear icon i.e. the settings icon to open it.
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Step-2 Click on System: Under the settings menu, you will see many options like accounts, Devices as shown in the given picture below.

Out of all these options Tap on the System option to move further with the process of checking the windows version on your computer.

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Step-3 Click on About: Then in the System menu, scroll down to the bottom to tap on 'About' to check the version.

From here you can also change the display settings or can check many more settings like battery, Storage etc.

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Step-4 Check window version: Under Device specifications, you can check your device name, processor your system is using, RAM on your computer, Device ID and etc.

Scroll down using the touchpad on your laptop to check the windows version under the heading 'Windows Specifications.'

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FAQ

How To Check My Computer's Name?

  • Tap on the Windows Search box on the Windows Taskbar.
  • In the Search box, type 'About' and then press Enter.
  • The About windows will open up which displays information about your computer. You can check the name of your computer from this 'About' page.

How To Change Display Settings in Windows 10?

  • In the Windows search box, search and open Display settings.
  • To change the Display, select the options from the drop-down menu.
  • You can also select the size to change the size of text and app windows from the drop-down menu.
  • Then to adjust the brightness, click the slider bar under Brightness and color. Your changes will then be applied automatically.
  • Select a resolution to change the Display resolution from the drop-down menu and then click either Keep Changes or Revert.

(Learn How To Change the Screen Resolution On Windows 11)

How To Change the Windows Desktop Background?

  • In the Windows Search box on the Windows Taskbar search for and open Background image settings.
  • To change the color of your background display select Solid color from the drop-down menu.
  • To change the way the picture displays in the background, you can select options like Fill, Fit, Stretch, Tile, or Span from the drop-down menu, and then Changes will be saved automatically.

How To Change The Appearance Of Windows On My System?

  • From the windows search box located at the bottom of the taskbar search for and then open Themes.
  • Then In the window opened, you will see options like Background, Colors, Lock Screen, Themes, or Taskbar select one to open the corresponding settings window and change the settings.
  • Then finally Adjust the settings according to your wish. Changes will be saved and applied automatically.

How To Find My Computer's Name Using Command Prompt Hostname?

  • On your keyboard, press the Windows button present at the bottom of the taskbar.
  • Then type cmd and click on the 'OK' button.
  • In the window that opens up, type Hostname next to the C:\Users.
  • Then Press Enter and your system will display the name of your computer immediately.

 

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