What Version of Windows Am I Running?
How can you tell what version of Windows you are running? This can be done several different ways, but the easiest is to just look at up the left side of the "Start Menu." Another is to right-click on "My Computer" and go to "Properties." Knowing what version of Windows you are running is very important in troubleshooting computer software and hardware problems. It will help you determine which drivers you need to install on the computer for things like scanners, printers, etc. Below are examples from the different versions of Windows: