Introduction:
This article explains how to find out what version of Windows you are running.
Prerequisites:
Before we begin you will need;
- Nothing
Technical Level:
Low
Knowing what version of Windows you are running will help us provide more accurate instructions to any support enquiry.
Normally your Start Button is at the bottom screen in a bar, it’s the button you press to open your App and to gain access to the shutdown button..
Windows 11.
If the start button is blue flag, towards the centre, in the a light blue background it is Windows 11.
Windows 10.
If the start button is white flag, to the left, in a dark background it is Windows 10.
Windows 7.
If the start button is a coloured flag in a circle it is Windows 7.
Windows 8.
If don’t have a start button and have tiles it is Windows 8.
However, Windows 10 in tablet mode also looks like this, but will have a Start button (white flag).
Windows XP.
If you have the word “start” in a green background is Windows XP.
Another way of find out is by pressing and holding the Windows Key while single pressing the Pause/Break button (or click Settings -> System -> About). This will bring up the About page and show which Edition of Windows you have installed.
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