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Information Technology Services

How to find Windows version

To determine your current windows version, do the following:

  • Open your Start menu
  • Select Run
  • Type winver, and press enter
    • Your windows version will be displayed in the window that pops up
    • If you are running Windows XP, you will need at least Service Pack 2 to be able to connect to the WPA wireless network.
    • It should read something like this: Version 5.1 (Build 2600.xpsp_sp2_gdr.050301-1519: Service Pack 2)

Windows version screen