In this article, we will show you what each version of Windows looks like so you can determine what version you have on your computer.
Note: Microsoft will stop support for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. Click here to learn more.
Index:
- You have Windows XP if your Start Button says “Start” similar to the picture below:
* This version of Windows is no longer supported by Microsoft. Microsoft, FixMeStick, and government cybersecurity organizations including the FBI recommend you stop using Windows XP. Fortunately you can keep using this PC securely with the StartMeStick. Click here to learn more and save 20% with our special “Windows 7 End-Of-Life” discount.
- You have Windows Vista if, after clicking the Start Button, you see a Start Menu that looks like the picture below:
* This version of Windows is no longer supported by Microsoft. Microsoft, FixMeStick, and government cybersecurity organizations including the FBI recommend you stop using Windows Vista. Fortunately you can keep using this PC securely with the StartMeStick. Click here to learn more and save 20% with our special “Windows 7 End-Of-Life” discount.
Note: Microsoft will stop support for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020. Click here to learn more.
- You have Windows 7 if your start button at the bottom left-hand corner of your home screen looks like this:
* This version of Windows is no longer supported by Microsoft. Microsoft, FixMeStick, and government cybersecurity organizations including the FBI recommend you stop using Windows 7. Fortunately you can keep using this PC securely with the StartMeStick. Click here to learn more and save 20% with our special “Windows 7 End-Of-Life” discount.
- You have Windows 8.1 if you see a Start Button that looks like four white or blue squares on the bottom-left of your home screen.
- You have Windows 8 if you don't see a Start Button at all on on your home screen.
- If you see a Start Menu similar to this when you click or tap the Start Button from your home screen, you have Windows 10:
- If you see a Start Menu and programs centered on your task bar similar to this, you have Windows 11:
