How to check Windows Server version command line

Do you wonder how to find out what version of Windows is running?

The Windows version can be checked in multiple ways.

In this short note i am showing the easiest way to get information about the Windows version using the winver command from the “Run” dialog or using the systeminfo command from a command-line prompt (CMD) or from a PowerShell.

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To check your Windows version – press the ⊞ Win + R shortcut to open the “Run” dialog, type in winver and click “OK”.

How to check Windows Server version command line

The winver command launches the “About Windows” that displays the version of Windows that is running, the build number and what service packs are installed.

How to check Windows Server version command line

To find out your Windows version from a command-line prompt (CMD) or from a PowerShell, use the systeminfo command:

C:\> systeminfo
...
OS Name:                   Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
OS Version:                10.0.19042 N/A Build 19042
OS Manufacturer:           Microsoft Corporation
OS Configuration:          Standalone Workstation
OS Build Type:             Multiprocessor Free
...

How to check Windows Server version command line

Don’t know how to check the version of your Windows operating system? You’ve come to the right place! It’s very, very easy! Check out this article!

Methods you can try

  1. Check the version of your Windows from About Windows box
  2. Check the version of your Windows from System Properties window
  3. Check the version of your Windows from System Information window
  4. Check the version of version in Command Prompt

Method 1: Check the version of your Windows from About Windows box

About Windows box tells you the brief information about your Windows system. From About Windows box, you can check the version of your Windows. Just follow the steps below to check it:

  1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to open the Run dialog. Type winver and press Enter.
    How to check Windows Server version command line
  2. A small box like the following will pop up. In About Windows box, the second line tells you the version and OS Build of your Windows. From the fourth line, you can know the edition of your Windows system.
    How to check Windows Server version command line
    In this example, my the version of my Windows is Version 1803, and the edition of my Windows is Windows Pro.

Method 2: Check the version of your Windows from System Properties windows

You can also check the version of your Windows from System Properties window. Follow the steps below to go to System Properties window:

  1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key to invoke the Start menu / the Start screen. The Start menu / Start screen can help you tell which Windows OS you’re currently using.
  2. Go to System Properties window.
    • If you’re using Windows 10
    • If you’re using Windows 8.1
    • If you’re using Windows 7

If you’re using Windows 10

Follow the steps below to go to System Properties window:

  1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type This PC. In the list of search results, right-click This PC and select Properties.
    How to check Windows Server version command line
  2. In the pop-up window, you can view the basic information about your PC, including Windows edition and system type.
    How to check Windows Server version command line
  3. If you want to view more information about your Windows 10 system, you can check it in Windows Settings. Here is how to do it:
    1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and I at the same time to open Windows Settings. Then click System.
      How to check Windows Server version command line
    2. In the left panel, click About to view Windows specifications. From there you can view the edition, version, installation date and OS build of your Windows 10 operating system.
      How to check Windows Server version command line

If you’re using Windows 8.1

Follow the steps below to go to System Properties window:

  1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type This PC. In the list of search results, right-click This PC and select Properties.
    How to check Windows Server version command line
  2. In the pop-up window, you can view the basic information about your PC, including Windows edition and system type.
    How to check Windows Server version command line
  3. If you want to view more information about your Windows system, you can check it in PC info. Here is how to do it:
    1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and type PC info. In the list of search results, click PC info.
      How to check Windows Server version command line
    2. In the pop-up window, you can your PC info, including the edition and activation status of your Windows 8 operating system.
      How to check Windows Server version command line

If you’re using Windows 7

Follow the steps below to go to System Properties window:

  1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and right-click Computer. Then select Properties.
    How to check Windows Server version command line
  2. In the pop-up window, you can view the edition, service pack and system type of your Windows 7 OS.
    How to check Windows Server version command line

Method 3: Check the version of your Windows from System Information

It is another way to check the version of your Windows. Here is how to do it:

  1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to open the Run dialog. Type msinfo32.exe and press Enter to open the System Information window.
    How to check Windows Server version command line

  2. In the pop-up window, you can view the detailed information about your PC, including the version of your Windows operating system.
    How to check Windows Server version command line

Method 4: Check the version of your Windows in Command Prompt

You can also check the version of your Windows in Command Prompt. Here is how to do it:

  1. On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R and the same time to open the Run dialog. Then type cmd and press Enter to run Command Prompt.
    How to check Windows Server version command line
  2. From the top of Command Prompt, you can tell the version of your Windows operating system.
    How to check Windows Server version command line
  3. You can also type the command line systeminfo | findstr Build in Command Prompt and press Enter to check the version and build type of your Windows OS.
    How to check Windows Server version command line

If you have any other methods to check the version of Windows operating system, please leave your comment below~