How to Tell If You Have Windows 10 or Windows 11

The quickest way to tell Windows 10 from Windows 11 is the winver command, which shows the exact edition, version and build. The taskbar is also a clue: Windows 11 centers its icons by default, though it can be aligned left. Windows 10 reached end of support on October 14, 2025. Consumer Extended Security Updates (ESU) now run until October 12, 2027.

Quick Answer

Press Windows and R, type winver and press Enter. The About Windows box says Windows 10 or Windows 11 and shows the version.

How to Check Whether You Have Windows 10 or 11

1. Press Windows and R to open Run.
2. Type winver and press Enter.
3. Read the edition and version, such as Windows 11 Home, Version 25H2.
4. Or open Settings, System, About and look at Windows specifications.
5. Note the build number too. Windows 11 builds start at 22000.
6. Click OK to close.

Windows 10 vs Windows 11 Clues

Clue	Windows 10 / Windows 11
winver text	Windows 10 / Windows 11
Build number	19041 to 19045 / 22000 and later
Default taskbar icons	Left / Centered
Start menu	Live tiles / Pinned grid
Settings layout	Tiles / Left sidebar

Check From the Command Line

If you’re helping someone remotely or prefer typing, open Command Prompt or Terminal and run:

• winver opens the same About Windows box described above.
• systeminfo | findstr /B /C:"OS Name" /C:"OS Version" prints the edition, such as Microsoft Windows 11 Pro, and the build number.

The build number is the most reliable clue: Windows 11 builds start at 22000, while Windows 10 builds are lower.

Is Your Version Still Supported?

Knowing whether you have Windows 11 is only half the answer; the version matters too, because each one gets security updates for a fixed period. According to Microsoft’s lifecycle pages, Windows 11 Home and Pro versions are supported until these dates:

Version	Home and Pro support ends
Windows 11, version 26H2	October 10, 2028
Windows 11, version 26H1	March 15, 2028
Windows 11, version 25H2	October 13, 2027
Windows 11, version 24H2	October 14, 2026
Windows 10, version 22H2	Ended October 14, 2025 (Consumer ESU to October 12, 2027)

If winver shows a version near the end of its support, open Settings > Windows Update and install the latest feature update when it’s offered.

Find the Rest of Your PC’s Details

Settings > System > About shows more than the Windows version. Under Device specifications you’ll find the processor, installed RAM and System type (64-bit or 32-bit). Under Windows specifications you’ll see the edition, version, install date and OS build. Click Copy in either section to paste the details into a support request.

Can This PC Run Windows 11?

If you’re on Windows 10 and want to know whether you can upgrade, install Microsoft’s PC Health Check app and click Check now. It reports whether the processor, TPM, Secure Boot and storage meet the requirements. If the PC is eligible, the upgrade appears in Windows Update. For the full comparison of versions, see how to check your version of Windows.

Troubleshooting

• winver says Windows 10 but you expected 11: your PC may not meet Windows 11 requirements. Check PC Health Check or Windows Update.
• Unsure about 32-bit or 64-bit: Settings, System, About, System type.
• On a shared PC? See how to add a guest account.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Windows 11 look like Windows 10?

Yes. Aligning the taskbar left makes it look similar, so check winver to be sure.

Is Windows 10 still safe?

It no longer gets free updates. Consumer ESU runs until October 12, 2027.

What does 25H2 mean?

It is the version name: released in the second half of 2025.

Can I upgrade for free?

Eligible Windows 10 PCs can usually upgrade through Windows Update.

Summary

1. Windows + R.
2. Type winver.
3. Read the edition and version.
4. Or check Settings, System, About.
5. Use the build number as a tiebreaker.