IntelliTechs ยท Oct 28, 2026
Knowing your Windows version keeps you from downloading the wrong installer and shows whether your PC still gets security updates. The answer lives in Settings > System > About.
This is the path Microsoft documents on its support site, and it gives the fullest answer.
If all you need is the version and build, winver takes two steps.
The build number tells you which platform features your system has, and it's the most precise answer when a program or support page asks for a specific Windows 11 release.
Microsoft's support page states that support for Windows 10 ended on October 14, 2025.
System type decides which installer you should download. Many programs offer one file per architecture, and the wrong one gives you an install error or an app that won't open.
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