How to check if Windows 11 is installed on your PC

UPDATED 7/4/2025: Windows 11 was first released on October 5, 2021, and since then, it has received several feature updates, including version 22H2, 23H2, 24H2, and the upcoming 25H2. While the operating system introduced a redesigned interface and modern features that clearly distinguish it from Windows 10, not every user may be sure which version or edition is installed on their device.

Although the easiest way to check whether Windows 11 is already running on your computer is by simply noticing the new blue Start icon in the Taskbar or the new centered alignment for the Start menu and Taskbar, you can also check what version is installed on your laptop or desktop computer using the “winver” command and “About” settings page.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through the steps to verify if Windows 11 is already installed on your computer.

• Check if Windows 11 is installed with winver
• Check if Windows 11 is installed with Settings

Check if Windows 11 is installed with winver

To check whether Windows 11 is installed on your device, use these steps:

1. Open Start on Windows 11.

2. Search for winver and press Enter.

   

   Quick tip: You can also use the “Windows key + R” keyboard shortcut, type the winver command, and click the OK button.

3. Check if the “About Windows” dialog reads “Windows 11”.

If the dialog displays “Version 24H2” along with “OS Build 26100.xxxx” or a higher build number, then that confirms the device has the latest version of Windows 11 installed. It could also read version 21H2, 22H2, or 23H2, which indicates that you’re running Windows 11, but an older version.

Check if Windows 11 is installed with Settings

To confirm the device has Windows 11 installed with the Settings app, use these steps:

1. Open Settings.

2. Click on System.

3. Click the About page on the right side.

4. Check under the “Windows specifications” section and confirm the “Edition” is “Windows 11”.

   

If the “About” page shows the 24H2 number and the build number is equal to or higher than “26100.xxxx,” then you are running Windows 11. It is worth noting that the edition will also tell you whether the installation is using “Windows 11 Pro” or “Windows 11 Home.”

Update July 4, 2025: This content has been updated with new information, and it’s been revised to ensure accuracy.