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This article summarizes different methods for identifying Windows 8 operating system information.
| If you need ... | Then... | Information is useful for... |
| General Version Information | See Winver |
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| Specific Version information |
See PC Info/System |
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Detailed System Information Version information and more specific information about your computer or tablet hardware specifications and available resources |
SeeSystem Information/ msinfo32 |
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Winver
Modern UI and Desktop
| Step | Action |
| 1 | Press (  + R) to bring up the Run screen. |
| 2 | Next to Open:, type winver. |
| 3 | Click OK. |
Desktop only "Power User Shortcut Menu"
| Step | Action | |
| 1 | Move your cursor to the lower-left corner of your desktop. |  |
| 2 | Right-click and then select Run from the shortcut menu. | |
| 3 | Next to Open:, type winver. | |
| 4 | Click OK. | |
PC Info: System
Modern UI
| Step | Action |
| 1 | Bring up your Charms. |
| 2 | Click or tap the  Search charm. |
| 3 |
Click on Control Panel located under Windows System. Note: This will take you out of the Modern UI. Click |
| 4 |
Click on System. |
Desktop (PC Info Method)
| Step | Action | |
| 1 | Bring up your Charms. | |
| 2 | Click or tap the  Settings charm. |
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| 3 | Click on PC info. |  |
Desktop (Power User Shortcut Method)
| Step | Action | |
| 1 | Move your cursor to the lower-left corner of your desktop. | |
| 2 | Right-click and then select System from the shortcut menu. |  |
System Information (msinfo32.exe)
Modern UI and Desktop (Via Charms)
| Step | Action | |
| 1 | Bring up your Charms. | |
| 2 | Click or tap the Search charm. |
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| 3 | Start typing msinfo32.exe |  |
| 4 | You should see System Information on the left. | |
| 5 | Click on System Information. | |
Modern UI (Via Administrative Tools)
Simply click on System Information.
This method is only available if you configure to show administrative tools under Settings charm > Tiles.
Desktop (Via "Power User Shortcuts")
| Step | Action | |
| 1 | Move your cursor to the lower-left corner of your desktop. | |
| 2 |
Right-click and then select Run from the shortcut menu. Alternative: Select Control Panel > Administrative tools > System Information shortcut. |
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| 3 | Next to Open:, type msinfo32.exe.. | |
| 4 | Click OK. | |
Legend
| Article reference | What is it? |
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Windows key |
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Charms (bar): Swipe in from right edge or move your cursor to the upper-right corner. |
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Desktop "Power User Desktop Shortcuts" |
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