Overview
This article summarizes different methods for identifying Windows 8 and Windows 10 operating systems' information.
| If you need... | Then... | Information is useful for... |
| General Version Information | See Winver | - Windows version
- Build information
|
| Specific Version information | See | - Windows edition
- System type: ARM or x86 or x64 Intel/AMD-based processor and 32-bit or 64-bit Windows
- Hostname, Computer name, Workgroup, Product ID
|
Detailed System Information Version information and more specific information about your computer or tablet hardware specifications and available resources | See | - Full OS Name
- Version and Build
- System type: ARM or x86 or x64 Intel/AMD-based processor and 32-bit or 64-bit Windows
- Other information about your computer and hardware resources
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Windows 8 Legend
| Article reference | What is it? |
| Windows key |
| Charms (bar): Swipe in from right edge or move your cursor to the upper-right corner. |
| Desktop "Power User Shortcuts" |
Winver
NOTE: The following steps apply to both Windows 8 and Windows 10.
| Step | Action |
| 1 | Press the + R keysto bring up the Run screen. |
| 2 | Type winver. |
| 3 | Click OK. |
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PC Info/System f
or Windows 8 Modern UI and Desktop (PC Info Method via Charms)
| Step | Action |
| 1 | Bring up the Charms bar. |
| 2 | Click or tap the Settings charm. |
| 3 | Click on PC info. | |
Desktop (via Power User Shortcuts)
| Step | Action |
| 1 | Move your cursor to the lower-left corner of your desktop. |
| 2 | Right-click and then select System from the shortcut menu. | |
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PC Info/System for Windows 10
| Step | Action |
| 1 | Click on the Start menu . |
| 2 | Type system on the search box, and then select System. Alternatively, you may open Control Panel > System and Security > System. |
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System Information
(msinfo32)
for Windows 8 Modern UI and Desktop (via Charms)
| Step | Action |
| 1 | Bring up the Charms bar. |
| 2 | Click or tap the Search charm. |
| 3 | Type msinfo32. | |
| 4 | You should see System Information on the left-hand side. |
| 5 | Click on System Information. |
Desktop (via Power User Shortcuts)
| Step | Action |
| 1 | Move your cursor to the lower-left corner of your desktop. | |
| 2 | Right-click and then select Run from the shortcut menu. |
| 3 | Type msinfo32. |
| 4 | Click OK. |
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System Information
(msinfo32)
for
Windows 10| Step | Action |
| 1 | Click on the Start menu . |
| 2 | Go to All Apps > Windows Administrative Tools. | |
| 3 | Click on System Information. |
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