How to Find Windows 11 Version and Build Number

Want to know the version and build number of Windows 11 on your computer? It’s pretty easy to find using the Settings app and Run dialog. Here’s how.

Microsoft releases at least one new version of Windows 11 with several new features and improvements. Every time you install a cumulative Windows Update, the build number will be bumped up. When you install a major Windows 11 upgrade, the version number is updated, for example, 25H2 and 26H1. Depending on which version and build you are using, certain features and improvements may or may not be available.

Generally, most Windows 11 users never need to know about the version or build number. You can ignore them. However, from time to time, Microsoft adds or releases features that are only available to some versions or builds of Windows 11. If you are using a build or version lower than what Microsoft recommends, the feature might not be available to you.

As such, it is important to know the version and build of Windows 11 you are using. In this quick and easy guide, I will show you how to do it using two methods, the run command and the Settings app. Let’s get started.

Quick navigation links:

• Use the winver run command to find Windows 11 version and build
• Find Windows 11 version and build using Settings

Use WinVer to Find the Windows 11 Version and Build Number

Windows 11 has a simple tool called WinVer that immediately shows the current version and build number. Here is how to open the tool and get the information we want.

1. Press the “Windows key + R” shortcut.
2. Type “winver” in the blank field.
3. Press the “OK” button.
4. You will see the version and build number in the second line.
5. Once you have the version and build number, you can close the winver tool.

Detailed Steps (With Screenshots)

First, we need to open the winver, also known as About Windows, tool. To do that, press the “Windows key + R” shortcut, type “winver“, and click “OK” to open the Run dialog. Alternatively, you can also search for “winver” in the Start menu.

After opening the winver tool, you will see the Windows 11 version and build number on the second line, i.e., under “Microsoft Windows”. See the image below for reference.

Find the Windows 11 Version and Build Number Using the Settings

The settings app will also show the Windows 11 version and build number. You just need to know where to find the specific page that shows the actual information we need. Here is how.

1. Open the Settings app by pressing the “Windows key + I“.
2. Go to the “System” tab on the sidebar.
3. Scroll down and click “About“.
4. Find and click the “Windows info” section and click it.
5. You will see the Windows 11 version next to “Version“.
6. You will see the Windows 11 build number next to “OS build“.
7. With that, you know the Windows 11 version and build number.

Detailed Steps (With Screenshots)

First, we need to open the Settings app. To do that, you can either search for “Settings” in the Start menu or right-click on the Start menu and select “Settings”. You can also press the “Windows key + I” shortcut.

After opening the Settings app, go to the “System” tab on the sidebar. Next, on the right panel, scroll down to the bottom and click the “About” option.

On this page, find and click the “Windows info” section to expand it. You will see the version and build number next to “Version” and “OS build” headings.

That is all. It is that simple to check and find the Windows 11 version and build number. If you have any questions or need help, comment below. I’ll be happy to assist.