What Operating System Version Do I Have?

What Operating System Version Do I Have?
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Select the Start button > Settings > System > About . Under Device specifications > System type, see if you’re running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows. Under Windows specifications, check which edition and version of Windows your device is running.

How do I find my operating system version?

How to Determine Your Operating System

  1. Click the Start or Windows button (usually in the lower-left corner of your computer screen).
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click About (usually in the lower left of the screen). The resulting screen shows the edition of Windows.

What is your operating system?

An operating system is the primary software that manages all the hardware and other software on a computer. The operating system, also known as an “OS,” interfaces with the computer’s hardware and provides services that applications can use.

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Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.