Determine Which Version of Windows You Are Running

Ever wonder what version of Windows you are running? Here is a good example; you want to purchase a new version of software. The ad tells you that it will only run on Windows 2000/XP. Do I have that? There are many ways to find this out. The most common are listed below.

• Watching the “splash screen” when it boots up. Splash screen - Images depicting a company logo and normally displayed just after an application program has started. Microsoft uses this technique—the icon of the version is displayed when Windows starts and ends, is a splash screen.
• Right-Click the “My Computer” Icon on the desktop and select Properties. When the System Properties Box shows up the version will be listed towards the top.
• Go to Start>Run...>Open: type winver A box should pop up showing you the version information.
• This next one will only work on Windows 95, 98,2K machines. If you Click the Start Button you should see the version on the left side of menu. See it? Turn your head sideways towards the left. Still don’t see it? I have it circled below in Figure 1.