Overview

This article summarizes different methods for identifying

Windows 8

and

Windows 10

operating systems' information.

If you need...	Then...	Information is useful for...
General Version Information	See Winver	Windows version Build information
Specific Version information	See Windows 8 PC Info/System Windows 10 PC Info/System	Windows edition System type: ARM or x86 or x64 Intel/AMD-based processor and 32-bit or 64-bit Windows Hostname, Computer name, Workgroup, Product ID
Detailed System Information Version information and more specific information about your computer or tablet hardware specifications and available resources	See Windows 8 System Information/ msinfo32 Windows 10 System Information/msinfo32	Full OS Name Version and Build System type: ARM or x86 or x64 Intel/AMD-based processor and 32-bit or 64-bit Windows Other information about your computer and hardware resources

Article reference	What is it?
	Windows key
	Charms (bar): Swipe in from right edge or move your cursor to the upper-right corner.
	Desktop " Power User Shortcuts "

Winver

NOTE:

The following steps apply to both

Windows 8

and

Windows 10

.

Step	Action
1	Press the + R keysto bring up the Run screen.
2	Type winver.
3	Click OK .

Windows 8	Windows 10

PC Info/System f

or Windows 8

Modern UI and Desktop

(PC Info Method via Charms)

Step	Action
1	Bring up the Charms bar.
2	Click or tap the Settings charm.
3	Click on PC info .

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 System from the shortcut menu.

PC Info/System f

or Windows 10

Step	Action
1	Click on the Start menu .
2	Type system on the search box, and then select System . Alternatively, you may open Control Panel > System and Security > System .

System Information

(msinfo32)

for Windows 8

Modern UI and Desktop

(via Charms)

Step	Action
1	Bring up the Charms bar.
2	Click or tap the Search charm.
3	Type msinfo32 .
4	You should see System Information on the left-hand side.
5	Click on System Information .

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.
3	Type msinfo32 .
4	Click OK .

System Information (msinfo32)

for

Windows 10

Step	Action
1	Click on the Start menu .
2	Go to All Apps > Windows Administrative Tools .
3	Click on System Information .

If you need additional assistance, please close this window, go to your product's support page and locate

Get In Touch with Lexmark!

for contact information.

NOTE:

When calling for support, you will need your

printer model/machine type

and

serial number

(

SN

).

Please be near the products described in this article to expedite the support process and reduce call-back situations.

LEGACY ID:

HO3867