Finding Your Version of Windows

1.  First, click on the Start button in the bottom left corner of your screen. Then select Run from the menu. You should then see a screen similar to the one below.

Run Command

2.  Type the word winver (short for Windows Version) in the text box. You should then see a screen similar to the one below.

About Windows

In this example, our Windows Version is Windows XP 5.1, Service Pack 1. Note: This procedure will work for all versions of Windows.

Return to Windows XP Support Center

Last Updated: 04/24/2008

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