Windows的每个安装都有一个主要版本、一个特定版本和一个内部版本号。虽然您可能永远不需要知道您的Windows安装的特定版本或内部版本号,但了解您的计算机正在运行 的Windows的主要版本(Windows)很重要。(is )
此外,看起来未来的Windows更新将以每 6 个月一次的新Windows 10 版本的形式出现。(builds )换句话说,未来的更新可能会被称为Windows 10 [Build Name]。Windows 10的最新版本是 20H2,于 2020 年10 月 20(October 20)日发布。2021 年的下一个版本将是 21H1 和 21H2。
这是有道理的,因为微软(Microsoft)正在从(away )通过许可特定版本的软件来赚钱,而转向(towards )通过软件即服务 ( SaaS ) 来赚钱,在这种服务中,您的软件订阅包括未来的更新。
如果这确实是Windows 10更新的结果。最终,了解计算机上安装的Windows 10实例的内部版本号/名称非常重要。(Windows 10)
我为什么要在乎?
通过了解您拥有的Windows版本,在(Windows)更新设备驱动程序(update device drivers)或确定可以在计算机上安装哪些应用程序时,您将处于良好状态。
此外,当您搜索有关如何在计算机上执行特定操作的说明时,您可以确保这些说明是针对您的操作系统量身定制的。
我需要知道什么?
除了主要版本、特定版本和内部版本号之外,您还想知道您安装的Windows是32 位还是 64 位(32-bit or 64-bit)。这也可以确定哪些软件可以在您的计算机上运行或遵循哪组指令。我们将向您展示如何在下面找到所有这些信息。
What's What:主要版本、特定版本(Specific Version)和内部版本号(Build Number)
主要版本是Windows版本。如果您的计算机是新计算机,则极(extremely )有可能运行的是Windows 10。对Windows 7的支持已于2020 年1 月 14(January 14)日结束。
正如您可能怀疑的那样,Microsoft建议您“迁移到Windows 10 PC”,以便他们可以自动将安全升级推送到您的 PC。如果您有足够的资源来获得一台(get a new computer)运行Windows 10的新计算机,那就太好了。但是,如果您不这样做,了解您拥有的Windows版本仍然很有用。(Windows)
Windows的特定版本将是一个数字,很可能是四位数字,例如 1909。内部版本号将是一个较长的数字字符串,例如 19041.867。如上所述,Windows 10的未来版本预计会有名称,而不是数字。
如何查找您的 Windows 版本
我们将向您展示几种查找计算机上安装的Windows版本的方法。(Windows)每种方法都显示不同类型的信息,因此请根据您的需要选择最佳的一种。
使用文件资源管理器
- 通过按Win + E或在Windows搜索栏中键入文件资源管理器(File Explorer)并选择应用程序来启动Windows 文件资源管理器。(Windows File Explorer)
- 在左侧找到这台电脑。(This PC)在旧版本的Windows中,查找“我的电脑”(My Computer)。
- 右键单击这台电脑(This PC )(或我的电脑( My Computer))。
- 选择属性(Properties)。
- 这将显示一个窗口,显示有关您的 PC 的基本信息,包括它正在运行的Windows版本。(Windows)
如果您运行的是Windows 10 20H2 或更高版本,您现在将被带到设置(Settings)而不是控制面板(Control Panel)中的系统信息(关于)页面:
控制面板(Control Panel)显示PC 正在运行Windows 10 Pro并具有 64 位操作系统。此屏幕不会告诉(not)您Windows的内部版本号或版本。但是, “设置”(Settings)应用程序中的新“关于(About)”屏幕为您提供了所有这些信息。
使用 Winver
这是确定您拥有的Windows(Windows)版本的另一种方法,无论您使用的是Windows 10、Windows 8 还是Windows 7 ,它都可能适用。
- 按住Windows键并按 R ( Win + R ) 启动“运行”(Run)对话框或在 Windows 搜索中键入“运行”(Run )并选择“运行”(Run)。
- 键入Winver。
- 按Enter或选择OK按钮。
- 这将启动一个关于Windows面板,其中包含您要查找的所有信息。
上面的屏幕截图显示,PC 运行的是Windows 10,版本 2004(Version 2004)和Build 19041.867。
使用控制面板(Control Panel)或设置应用程序(Settings App)
您可以使用设置(Settings)应用程序或控制面板(Control Panel)来获取有关您的 PC 的信息。慢慢地,微软(Microsoft)正在迁移到设置(Settings)应用程序,所以我们将从那里开始。
单击开始(Start)按钮,然后单击设置(Settings)图标(齿轮)。
点击系统(System)。
最后,单击左侧窗格底部的关于。(About)这将带您进入与上述第一种方法相同的关于屏幕。(About)
第二种方法是通过控制面板(Control Panel)。此方法将显示您 PC 上的Windows版本以及系统类型——无论是 64 位操作系统还是 32 位操作系统。
- 在搜索栏中输入控制面板。(control panel)
- 选择控制面板(Control Panel)以启动控制面板应用程序。
- 在控制面板中搜索System。
- 选择系统(System)。
- 这将显示一个窗口,显示有关您的 PC 的基本信息。
同样,如果您运行的是最新版本的Windows ,您将在上面提到的(Windows)设置应用程序中获得新的(Settings)关于(About)屏幕。
通过系统信息
如果您愿意,您可以绕过控制面板(Control Panel)并按照以下步骤直接进入 Windows 的系统信息应用程序。
- 在 Windows 搜索栏中键入系统。(system )
- 选择系统信息(System Information)应用程序以启动它。
- 在“系统摘要(System Summary)”面板中,您将看到您的 Windows 主要版本、其特定版本和内部版本号。您还将看到System Type(64 位或 32 位)。
有疑问(Doubt)时,使用(Use)命令提示符(Command Prompt)
如果您更喜欢使用命令提示符(command prompt),以下是了解您的 PC 上运行的Windows版本的方法。(Windows)无论您运行的是哪个版本的Windows ,此方法都应该有效。(Windows)
- 按住Windows键并按 R ( Win + R ) 启动“运行”(Run)对话框或在 Windows 搜索中键入“运行”(Run )并选择“运行”(Run)。
- 键入cmd并按Enter或选择OK按钮。
- 在命令终端中输入ver 。(ver )
- 按回车(Enter)
- 这将显示Windows的版本号,包括具体的版本号。
奖励:适用于运行Windows 8的计算机(Windows 8)
如果您按照上述方法之一发现您的 PC 运行的是Windows 8,您可以按照以下步骤查找更多信息:
- 使用鼠标指向显示器的右下角。
- 向上移动鼠标指针以显示“设置”(Settings )选项。
- 选择设置。(Settings.)
- 选择更改电脑设置(Change PC Settings)。
- 选择PC 和设备(PC and devices),然后选择PC 信息(PC info)。
- 在标题Windows下,您将看到设备上安装的Windows版本和版本。(Windows)此外,在 PC 标题下,它会显示您运行的是 32 位还是 64 位版本的 Windows。
How to Tell What Version of Windows You Have Installed
Every installation of Windows has a major version, a speсific νersion, and a build number. Whilе you might never, ever need to know the specific version or the build number of your Wіndows installation, it is important to know which major version of Windows your machine is running.
Additionally, it looks like future updates to Windows will come in the form of new Windows 10 builds every 6 months. In other words, future updates might be called something like Windows 10 [Build Name]. The latest version of Windows 10 is 20H2, released on October 20, 2020. The next versions in 2021 will be 21H1 and 21H2.
This makes sense because Microsoft is moving away from making money on licensing specific versions of software and towards making money on software as a service (SaaS) where your software subscription includes future updates.
If indeed that’s the way it plays out with updates to Windows 10. Eventually, it will be important to know the build number/name of the instance of Windows 10 installed on your computer.
Why Should I Care?
By knowing which version of Windows you have, you’ll be in good shape when it comes time to update device drivers or determine what apps you can install on your computer.
Furthermore, when you search for instructions on how to do something specific on your computer, you can ensure that the instructions are tailored for your operating system.
What Do I Need to Know?
In addition to the major version, the specific version, and the build number, you’ll also want to know whether your installation of Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit. That, too, can determine what software will work on your computer or which set of instructions to follow. We’ll show you how to find all those pieces of information below.
What’s What: Major Version, Specific Version, and Build Number
The major version is the edition of Windows. If your computer is new, it is extremely likely that it’s running Windows 10. Support for Windows 7 ended on January 14, 2020.
As you might suspect, Microsoft recommends that you “move to a Windows 10 PC” so they can automatically push security upgrades to your PC. That’s all well and good if you have the resources to get a new computer running Windows 10. But if you don’t, it’s still useful to know what version of Windows you have.
The specific version of Windows will be a number, most likely four digits, like 1909. The build number will be a longer numeric string, such as 19041.867. As mentioned above, future builds of Windows 10 are anticipated to have names, not numbers.
How to Find Your Windows Version
We’ll show you several ways to find what version of Windows is installed on your computer. Each method reveals different types of information, so choose the best one based on your needs.
Using File Explorer
- Launch Windows File Explorer by pressing Win+E or by typing File Explorer in the Windows search bar and selecting the app.
- Find This PC on the left. In older versions of Windows, look for My Computer.
- Right-click on This PC (or My Computer).
- Select Properties.
- That will display a window showing basic information about your PC, including the version of Windows that it’s running.
If you’re running Windows 10 20H2 or higher, you’ll now be brought to the system information (About) page in Settings rather than Control Panel:
The Control Panel shows that the PC is running Windows 10 Pro and has a 64-bit Operating System. This screen does not tell you the build number of Windows or version. The new About screen in the Settings app, however, give you all of that information.
Using Winver
Here’s another way to determine the version of Windows you have that will likely work whether you have Windows 10, Windows 8, or Windows 7.
- Hold down the Windows key and press R (Win+R) to launch the Run dialogue or type Run into Windows search and select Run.
- Type Winver.
- Press Enter or select the OK button.
- That will launch an About Windows panel with all the info you’re looking for.
The screenshot above shows us that the PC is running Windows 10, Version 2004, and Build 19041.867.
Using the Control Panel or Settings App
You can use either the Settings app or Control Panel to get information about your PC. Slowly, Microsoft is migrating to the Settings app, so we’ll start there.
Click on the Start button and then click on the Settings icon (gear).
Click on System.
Finally, click on About at the bottom of the left-hand pane. This will bring you to the same About screen as mentioned in the first method above.
The second method is via the Control Panel. This method will show you the version of Windows on your PC as well as the system type – whether it’s a 64-bit operating system or a 32-bit one.
- Type control panel in the search bar.
- Select Control Panel to launch the control panel app.
- Search the Control Panel for System.
- Select System.
- That will display a window showing basic information about your PC.
Again, you’ll get the new About screen in the Settings app as mentioned above if you are running the latest version of Windows.
Via System Information
If you like, you can bypass the Control Panel and go straight to Windows’ System Information app by following these steps.
- Type system in the Windows search bar.
- Select the System Information app to launch it.
- In the System Summary panel, you’ll see both your Windows major version, its specific version, and the build number. You’ll also see the System Type, either 64-bit or 32-bit.
When in Doubt, Use the Command Prompt
If you prefer using the command prompt, here’s how to find out which version of Windows is running on your PC. This method should work no matter which version of Windows you’re running.
- Hold down the Windows key and press R (Win+R) to launch the Run dialogue or type Run into Windows search and select Run.
- Type cmd and press Enter or select the OK button.
- Type ver in the command terminal.
- Press Enter
- That will display the version number of Windows, including the specific version number.
BONUS: For Computers Running Windows 8
If you followed one of the methods above and found that your PC is running Windows 8, you can find more information by following these steps:
- Use your mouse to point to the lower-right corner of your display.
- Move the mouse pointer up to reveal the Settings option.
- Select Settings.
- Select Change PC Settings.
- Select PC and devices and then PC info.
- Under the heading Windows, you’ll see which edition and version of Windows is installed on the device. Moreover, under the PC heading, it will say whether you’re running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of windows.