How to Find Out What Kind of Operating System I Have

Operating systems enable users to interact with computers in meaningful ways. Examples of operating systems are Microsoft Windows 7 and Ubuntu. To find out the operating system being used by the computer, reboot the computer and watch when the machine boots up. The name of the operating system will be displayed during the time when the operating system is being loaded. However, to find the details about your operating system, such as the Service Pack Number installed, use the Help feature.

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" button to show the Search input box.

2. Type the word "system" (without quotes) into the Search input box and press the Enter key. The System Information window will open.

3. View the "Windows Edition" entry. This entry will reveal the operating system, version of the operating system and current service pack installed.

References

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