This tutorial will show you how to find and see what the build number of the installed Windows 11 is on your PC.

Windows 11 - release information
Learn release information for Windows 11 releases
docs.microsoft.com
Version | Build | Release Date |
---|---|---|
21H2 | 22000.194 | October 4, 2021 |
Contents
- Option One: Find Windows 11 Build Number in Watermark on Desktop
- Option Two: Find Windows 11 Build Number in About Windows
- Option Three: Find Windows 11 Build Number in Settings
- Option Four: Find Windows 11 Build Number in Command Prompt
OPTION ONE
Find Windows 11 Build Number in Watermark on Desktop
If you have a Windows 11 Insider Preview build installed, then you will have a watermark at the bottom right corner of your desktop.
1 Look at the watermark to see what the build number is. (see screenshot below)
OPTION TWO
Find Windows 11 Build Number in About Windows
1 Open About Windows (winver.exe).
2 Look to see what the OS Build is. (see screenshot below)
OPTION THREE
Find Windows 11 Build Number in Settings
1 Open Settings (Win+I).
2 Click/tap on System on the left side, and click/tap on About (Win+Pause/Break) on the right side. (see screenshot below)
3 Look to see what the OS Build is under Windows specifications on the right side. (see screenshot below)
OPTION FOUR
Find Windows 11 Build Number in Command Prompt
1 Open Windows Terminal, and select Command Prompt.
2 Look at the top of the command prompt see what the build number is. (see screenshot below)
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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