How to find out what "version" of Windows is on a PC?

[Techrat]

I need to find out whether an installation is DSP/OEM, Retail, Student or something else.

Is there any way to do so? (All I have is the product key, no disc, COA, or anything, this PC was given to me.)

 

[stormwalkerza]

# Click Start, and then click Run.
# In the Open box, type winver.exe, and then click OK. The version number is displayed

To determine whether you have an OEM installation of Windows, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and then click System.
3. Click the General tab.
4. Locate the number that is displayed under Registered to.

This number typically contains 20 digits. If digits 6, 7, and 8 contain the letters "OEM", you have an OEM installation of Windows.

For example, the following sample Product ID number indicates an OEM installation:
12345-OEM-6789098-76543

 

[Techrat]

Thanks. I now know that I don't have an OEM as there is no OEM in the code.

If anyone knows how to tell Student or anything else apart, let us know.

 

[ponder]

I think Keyfinder 2.0.1 *might* tell you, cannot remember even though I used it two days ago.

 

[Dean]

When you go to Control Panel -> System -> Look for Operating System and see what it says. Also, if there's an OEM (HP/Acer/Dell/insert computer manufacturer here/etc etc) logo in that System box, it's OEM.

 

[Techrat]

We tried that already.

Keyfinder unfortunately only says that it's Pro.

Thanks anyway guys, it doesn't seem as important now, but if someone does know of a way feel free to mention it.

 

[Forge]

Start - Run - Type regedit - press Enter

Now in regeditor goto

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion

It will show you all you need to know about windows...
Hope it works for you...

 

[cryptic1]

Type winver in start search.