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- How do I know what operating system I have?
- For Windows:
- For Mac:
- On a mobile device:
- How do I identify the type of operating system on my computer?
- How can I determine the exact version of my computer’s operating system?
- How do I check the exact version of my Windows operating system?
- How do I get the version number of my Windows operating system?
How do I know what operating system I have?
With so many smart devices, online data, cloud-based services and a variety of tools to manage our connections we need to know how to tell what operating system you are using. Next, we’ll look at some ways to find out what operating system you’re using.
For Windows:
- Check Control Panel Settings: Click on control panel and look for system and security or system and maintenance. There you will find a section that says “About my computer”, which will tell you your version of Windows.
- Verify Registry: Open the file explorer in the toolbar. Click on the start button and search for the “Regedit” tool, which will show you information about your operating system.
- Using Windows Search: Click the start button and type “System” in the search box. This step will show you the name of your operating system.
For Mac:
- Check the System Preferences section: Go to the “System Preferences” section inside the “Applications” folder. There you will see a section called “System” which will show you your version of Mac.
- Using Spotlight Search: Press “Command + Space” to open Spotlight search. Look for “About” to see the version of your operating system.
- On the Command Line: Open the “Terminal” application and type the command “sw_vers”. This will show you your current Mac operating system details.
On a mobile device:
- Install a System Information Application: Search for a system information app in the app store. Once installed, this application will show you the name and version of the operating system you are using.
- Check in the Settings of your Device: Go to the “Settings” section of your mobile device. There you will find a section that says “System Information” or “Device Information”, where you can see your operating system.
- Using the Command Line: Some devices, like Androids, have a command line, which can be accessed by typing certain commands. These commands will show you information about your operating system.
Now you know how to find out what operating system you have using the right computer, mobile device or app.
How do I identify the type of operating system on my computer?
To identify the type of operating system on your computer, you can use the Control Panel. To do this, open Control Panel on your computer and look for a category called System or System and Security. In this section you will find information about your computer’s operating system. If you need more detail, click the “View system details” link. There you will be shown the full version of the operating system.
How can I determine the exact version of my computer’s operating system?
You can determine the exact version of your operating system by running the following commands depending on the specific operating system you are using:
Windows:
• Open the command prompt (usually you can find it by right-clicking on the workspace and selecting “command prompt”)
• Execute the “view” command
MacOS:
• Go to the Apple menu at the top left of your computer screen.
• Select “About this Mac”
linux:
• Open a terminal window
• Run the command “cat /etc/os-release”
Each operating system will show you the information needed to identify its exact version.
How do I check the exact version of my Windows operating system?
You can check the exact version of your Windows operating system using the Control Panel. To verify this, you will first need to open the Control Panel. This can be done by typing “Control Panel” in the Windows search box, from the Start button.
Once you are in the Control Panel, click on the “System and Security” menu and then click on the “System” menu. This will open a new window, on the right side of the window you should see the exact version of your Windows operating system. You will also be able to see additional information about the system such as processor version, amount of RAM and other information.
How do I get the version number of my Windows operating system?
To get the version of your Windows operating system, there are several ways. One way is to open Control Panel and find the System section. The Windows version information will be found there. Another way is to press Windows Key + R to open the run box, type “winver” there to open the About Windows window. This window will also show the version of your operating system. Finally, the version of Windows can also be seen in the Computer Properties, by pressing the Windows key + Pause.
