VER Windows command

The VER command in Windows is used to display the version number of the operating system. It provides information about the version of the Windows operating system currently running on the computer. By entering “ver” in the command prompt, you can quickly determine the version and build of Windows that is installed. This can be useful for troubleshooting compatibility issues or ensuring that you have the necessary updates installed. The VER command is a simple yet effective way to check the version of your Windows operating system.

VER Syntax:

ver

Options:

Option	Description
/?	Displays help at the command prompt.

Parameters:

None.

VER CMD Examples:

Display Windows Version

ver

Displays the version of Windows currently installed on the system.

Check System Information with Detailed Version

ver /R

Displays detailed version information including the software version number and the build number.

Display Full Version Information

ver /W

Shows the full version information of Windows, including the version number and build number, as well as the service pack and other details.

Display System Version and Revision

ver /V

Shows not only the Windows version number and build number but also revision and information about the operating system configuration.

Check Version and Service Pack Information

ver /S

Provides the Windows version, build number, and service pack information in a concise format.

Display Help Information for VER Command

ver /?

Shows all available options and how to use the VER command with different parameters.

VER Command Help Center:

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How do I use ver in Windows?

To use the ver command in Windows, execute the following command:

ver

What information does the ver command provide in Windows?

To get detailed information about the operating system version in Windows, use the ver command without any options.

How can I display the Windows version number using ver?

To display only the version number of the operating system in Windows, use the following command:

ver | findstr /i "version"

Can I use the ver command with options to get more specific information in Windows?

Yes, the ver command supports the /R option to show the revision number of the operating system. Execute the following command to use this option:

ver /R

How to check the copyright information of the operating system in Windows using the ver command?

To view the copyright information of the operating system in Windows, run the following command:

ver | findstr /i "copy"

Is it possible to list only the build number of Windows using the ver command?

Yes, you can list only the build number of Windows by running the following command with findstr:

ver | findstr /i "build"

How to check if the operating system is a Windows Server edition using the ver command?

To determine if the operating system is a Windows Server edition, execute the following command:

ver | findstr /i "server"

Applications of the VER Command

Display the version number of the operating system.