How to Find Out What Operating System You Have Installed On Your Computer

Know your operating system before you contact technical support.

Your computer's operating system, or OS, controls all of its basic functions. You need to know the OS before you install new software on your computer, as different versions are made for different operating systems. If you contact technical support for help with your computer or Internet issues, the technician will need to know your computer's operating system. This information is readily available on your Windows computer.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Windows Operating Sytem
• Mac OS X 10 Operating System

1. Click the "Start" button.

2. Click "Run...".

3. Type "winver" in the field and press the "Enter" key.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have a Mac, click on the apple menu, then scroll down and click "About This Mac." You will get a pop-up window that displays your current operating system.

References

• Windows: Which Version of the Windows Operating System am I Running?