How to Check Your Windows 11 Version: Easy Step-by-Step Guide
The Windows 11 version tells you exactly which build and feature update your PC runs, which helps you check for bugs or install software that needs a specific system level. Finding this info takes less than ten seconds.
You can see your exact build number by pressing the Win and the R key at the same time, typing winver into the box, and hitting Enter. A small window pops up right away to show your exact Windows version details.
Open Settings , navigate to System, then About, and look for “Windows specifications” to find your version. Alternatively, press Win+R, type “winver,” and press Enter to see your version and build number.
Why Check Your Windows Version?
Checking the current operating system version helps when installing new programs or troubleshooting system errors. Certain software packages require specific OS builds to function properly.
Method 1Use the “About Windows” Screen
Press the Win+R keyboard shortcut to open the Run dialog box.
- Press the Win and the R key on your keyboard at the same time. This opens the “Run” box.
- In the box, type
winverand press Enter.
The Run box with the command winver typed in.
A window titled About Windows appears on screen, displaying the active OS version and build number.
About Windows window showing version and build number.
Method 2Find Windows Version Using Settings
The Settings app provides another reliable path to this information.
- Click the Start button (Windows icon) at the bottom-left corner of your screen.
- Click on the Settings icon (looks like a gear). Or, press Windows key + I on your keyboard to open Settings directly.
Windows 11 Start menu with Settings gear icon.
Navigate through the menus:
- Click System on the left side menu.
- Scroll down and click on About at the bottom of the right side pane.
System option in the Settings app.
About option inside System settings.
Look under Windows specifications to locate the Version number.
Windows version number shown in About settings window.
Method 3Check Windows Version Using Registry Editor (Advanced)
This method uses the Registry Editor (a centralized database storing low-level settings for the operating system and installed apps), making it ideal for advanced troubleshooting.
- Open the Registry Editor by pressing Windows key + R, typing
regedit, and pressing Enter. (If you want a guide on opening Registry Editor, see this tutorial.) - In Registry Editor, follow this path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
- Look for DisplayVersion on the right side. This shows your Windows 11 version.
Windows version number shown in Registry Editor.
Summary
- You can check your Windows 11 version easily using the winver command, the Settings app, or Registry Editor.
- Knowing your Windows version helps you install the right software and keep your PC updated.
- The winver method is the fastest and easiest for most users.
- For more info about Windows 11 updates, visit Microsoft's official Windows 11 release info page.
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