Find operating system info in Windows 10
- Select the Start button > Settings > System > About . Open About settings.
- Under Device specifications > System type, see if you're running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows.
- Under Windows specifications, check which edition and version of Windows your device is running.
- How do I know my Windows operating system?
- Should I upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7?
- What computers can run Windows 10?
- What is the fastest operating system for a laptop?
- How do I update Windows on my computer?
How do I know my Windows operating system?
How to Determine Your Operating System
- Click the Start or Windows button (usually in the lower-left corner of your computer screen).
- Click Settings.
- Click About (usually in the lower left of the screen). The resulting screen shows the edition of Windows.
Should I upgrade to Windows 10 from Windows 7?
No one can force you to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10, but it's a really good idea to do so -- the main reason being security. Without security updates or fixes, you're putting your computer at risk -- especially dangerous, as many forms of malware target Windows devices.
What computers can run Windows 10?
Windows 10 system requirements
- Latest OS: Make sure you're running the latest version—either Windows 7 SP1 or Windows 8.1 Update. ...
- Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC.
- RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for 32-bit or 2 GB for 64-bit.
- Hard disk space: 16 GB for 32-bit OS or 20 GB for 64-bit OS.
- Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver.
What is the fastest operating system for a laptop?
Top Fastest Operating Systems
- 1: Linux Mint. Linux Mint is an Ubuntu and Debian-oriented platform for use on x-86 x-64 compliant computers built on an open-source (OS) operating framework. ...
- 2: Chrome OS. ...
- 3: Windows 10. ...
- 4: Mac. ...
- 5: Open Source. ...
- 6: Windows XP. ...
- 7: Ubuntu. ...
- 8: Windows 8.1.
How do I update Windows on my computer?
Update your Windows PC
- Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & security > Windows Update.
- If you want to check for updates manually, select Check for updates.
- Select Advanced options, and then under Choose how updates are installed, select Automatic (recommended).