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How to Determine Your PC's Operating System Version

Follow the appropriate steps below to determine your PC's operating system.

red bullet  Windows 95/98/NT/2000

  1. Click on the START button.
  2. Select SETTINGS.
  3. Select CONTROL PANEL.
  4. Double click on the SYSTEM icon. Your computer's operating system is listed under "System" in the upper right portion of the "System" window.

red bullet  Windows XP

  1. Click on the start button.
  2. Select control panel.
  3. Select Performance and Maintenance.
  4. Select System.
  5. Your computer's operating system is listed on the General System Properties tab.

red bullet  Macintosh

  1. Close all applications.
  2. Click on the APPLE MENU.
  3. Click on ABOUT THIS COMPUTER

If you need additional information after consulting this source, you are encouraged to contact the Customer Support Center at (618) 650-3739.

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URL:   http://www.siue.edu/HELPDESK/operatingsyst.html
Published by:  Office of Information Technology & Library and Information Services
Last Update:   July 10, 2006 by A. Emmanuel
Send comments to:   techhelp@siue.edu