How To Check Windows 10 Build

Many users of Windows 10 accept a solid idea of which build they are on. In fact, well-nigh consumers likely do not know, and that is an OK thing. Windows ten should exist transparent, and users should not have to know the exact build of the OS they are running.

Windows Insiders, however, are a unlike brood. You, folks, like to keep tabs on every release and sometimes, just sometimes, you may have forgotten which build you are on. Alternatively, sometimes things update simply yous do not know what changed.

Luckily, you tin detect which build you are for Windows 10 in 2 easy steps. Let'due south become!

Cheque Windows x Build Version

1. Win + R

Open up the run command with the Win + R cardinal combo

2. Launch winver

Simply type in winver into the run command text box and striking OK

That is it. Y'all should now meet a dialog screen revealing the OS build and registration information.

Some other way instead of using Win + R is to (one) type in winver into the Cortana search box and (2) select the showtime surfaced result.

Annotation, if you are a Windows 10 Insider, you will probable have an expiration date for the build. No need to fret over this every bit you can always stop getting insider builds and your Bone volition revert to a not-expiring edition. In theory, Microsoft is going to keep updating Windows ten through the Insider Plan and this date will continually go pushed back.

How Insiders tin can stop receiving new builds afterwards Windows 10 launches

Also, as an interesting observation, I noticed my Bone shows Windows 8 at the top. Microsoft's Gabriel Aul notes that this is but a problems and most users will see Windows 10 or even simply Windows at the top.

Finally, I am sure many of you lot have noticed the render of the 'test mode' watermark on the 10525 desktop. For Insiders, this is also the easiest style to check your build number ;)

Anyway, hopefully, you now know how to speedily cheque your build number!

More than Info

For more basic info on Windows 10, including some tips and our vast array of how-to articles, make sure you head to our chief Windows 10 help folio or leap into our forums!

Our definitive review of Windows 10
Windows 10 on Windows Cardinal – All you lot demand to know
Windows 10 help, tips, and tricks
Windows 10: Help and discussion forum at Windows Cardinal

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