Where Can I Get a Free Version of Windows 10

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If you're doing some troubleshooting for your computer, you may need to know what version and build of Windows you are running. This can help others narrow down your problems based on what version you are using. Finding your Windows version, and whether you have a 32-bit operating system or a 64-bit operating system, only takes a minute. This wikiHow teaches you how to identify which version of Windows you are already running.

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   Press the ⊞ Win+R keys together. This opens the Run dialogue box on Windows.

   • Alternatively, you can right-click the Start menu button and click Run.

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   Type winver and hit ↵ Enter or click OK . This opens "About Windows" in a separate window.

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   Check your version. Your Windows release will be displayed at the top of the About Windows window. Your Windows version is displayed next to "Version" and your build number is displayed next to "Build" to the right of "Version. (e.g. "Version 6.3 (Build 9600)").^[1] As of May 2020, the latest version of Windows 10 is Version 2004.

   • If you are not running the latest version of Windows, it's recommended that you Update Windows immediately.

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   Click the Windows Start menu . It's the button with the Windows logo. By default, it's in the lower-left corner in the Windows taskbar. This displays the start menu.

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   Click the gear icon . It's in the sidebar to the left of the Windows Start menu. This displays the Settings menu.

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   Click System . It's next to an icon that resembles a laptop computer. It's the first option in the Windows Settings menu.

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   Click About . It's the last option in the sidebar to the left. This displays information about your system.

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   Scroll down and check your device and Windows specifications. This information is displayed on the "About" page in Windows Settings. As of May 2020, the latest version of Windows 10 is Version 2004.

   • Your system type (i.e. 32-bit/64-bit) is displayed next to System Type below "Device Specifications".
   • Your Windows Edition (i.e. Windows 10 Home) is displayed next to Edition below "Windows Specifications".
   • Your Windows version is displayed next to Version below "Windows Specifications".
   • Your Windows Build number is displayed next to OS Build, below "Windows Specifications".

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   Click the Windows Start menu . It's the button with the Windows logo. By default, it's in the lower-left corner in the Windows taskbar. This displays the start menu.

   • Alternatively, you can press the Win + Pause keys to display the System Information screen in the Control Panel.

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   Type Control Panel. This displays the Control Panel in the Start menu.

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   Click the Control Panel icon. It has an icon that resembles a blue screen with graphs. This opens the Control Panel.

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   Click System . You will find your system information displayed in this Window.

   • Your Windows Edition (i.e. Windows 10 Home) is displayed below "Windows edition".
   • Your system type (i.e. 32-bit/64-bit) is displayed next to System Type below "System".

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• Question

  How can I check my download speed?

  

  Google "test my internet speed", and click on one of the links to a internet speed test. The test usually tests upload and download speeds.

• Question

  How do I install my updates?

  

  It depends on your version, but usually you'd go to Control Panel or Settings and choose Windows Update.

• Question

  My mouse suddenly goes to upper left of screen and I can't control it. Advice?

  

  If that happens, it might mean that your PC is hacked. Check the security On your PC and scan it.

• Question

  How do I know the number of version of the windows?

  

  Nuno Chaves

  Community Answer

  1- Click on the Start Menu, search for CMD (Command Prompt) and open it. 2- Typ "winver" and press "Enter" (Return Key). A window wil open with the Operating System information, inclusive of "Version"

• Question

  How to uninstall Windows 10 version 2004 to an earlier version?

  

  Go to settings, click "Update & Security", then click recovery. If the 2nd "get started" button appears, click it.

• Question

  Sometimes if I use my mouse, it keeps going down and scrolling down and I cannot control it. I don't even have the scrolling part on.

  

  Your PC may be hacked. Consider Backing Up your things and reinstalling. If it is that bad, buy an External Hard Drive the same size as your current Internal Drive and Boot from Windows Installation Media, press F10+shift. Then, in CMD, type "COPY C:\ X:\" where x is the drive letter, then reinstall windows, then, recover your stuff.

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1. Click the Windows Start button.
2. Click the Gear/Settings icon.
3. Click System.
4. Click About.
5. Check your Device and Windows specifications.

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Where Can I Get a Free Version of Windows 10

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