Here are the easiest ways to check exactly which version of Windows you have in Windows 11, Windows 10, and Windows 8. Quick tip: To upgrade your PC to Windows 11, read our Windows update guide.

Microsoft has re-released its PC Health Check app, which tells you if your PC meets Windows 11 hardware requirements. Here’s how to use the tool and two third-party alternatives to assess a PC ...

But if you’re running a 64-bit version of Windows (and you probably are), you’ll need a program that can run DOS in a virtual machine inside Windows. And no, that’s nowhere near as scary as ...

Check the box for "Run this program in compatibility mode for" and select "Windows XP (Service Pack 3)" from the drop-down menu. Click "Apply" and choose "OK." References ...

It’s important to know how to check your PC specs in Windows 10, so you can see useful information about the inner workings of your computer. Perhaps you’re unsure exactly which version of ...

If you don’t know if your PC is running a 32- or 64-bit version of Windows, now is the time to find out. In Windows 7, click Start, right-click Computer, and select Properties.In Windows 8’s ...

How to check your specifications in Windows 11. Step 1: Click on the Windows logo in the bottom-left of your screen on the taskbar. Alternatively, press the Windows button on your keyboard — it ...

On Windows 10, you can check the version of .NET through File Explorer, Registry, PowerShell, and Command Prompt, and in this guide, I'll show you how to complete this task.

On Windows 2000 the menu sequence to run this program is “Start->Settings->Control Panel->Administrative Tools->Event Viewer.” This will open a window with a scrollable list of events. The ...