; the edition of that Windows version, like Pro, Ultimate, etc.

; and whether that Windows version is 64-bit or 32-bit.

ThePower User Menushows when you right-opt for Start button.

Windows 11 start menu

Windows 11 is the latest version of Windows.

If you just got a new computer, there’s areallygood chance you have Windows 11 installed.

All Windows 11 installs are 64-bit.

Windows 10 Start Menu and desktop

Which Windows 11 edition you have is listed in theSystem>Aboutarea of prefs.

The Windows version number for Windows 11 is 10.0.

Like Windows 11, if you right-tap the Start menu, you’ll see the Power User Menu.

Windows 8 desktop

The Windows version number for Windows 10 is 10.0.

You have Windows 8 if you don’t see a Start button at all on the desktop.

Windows 8.1 is the name given to Windows version 6.3, and Windows 8 is Windows version 6.2.

Windows 7 Start Menu and desktop

The Windows 7 & Windows Vista (below) Start buttons and Start menus look very similar.

Windows 7 is the name given to Windows version 6.1.

Windows Vista is the name given to Windows version 6.0.

Windows Vista Start Menu and desktop

The others, as seen above, are either a circle or square.

Windows XP is the name given to Windows version 5.1.

Just invoke the Run dialog box with theWin+Rkeyboard shortcut (hold down the Windows key and then pressRonce).

Windows XP Start Menu and desktop

Once that box shows up, enterwinver(it stands for Windows version).

About Windows 11 screen

Windows 11 ‘About Windows’ Screen.