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    How can I know which version of Windows 7 is installed ?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by coolhamoood, Oct 31, 2009.

  1. coolhamoood

    coolhamoood Notebook Consultant

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    Hey
    I got a copy from my friend and its says its a final version of Ultimate Windows 7

    How can I know which version of Windows 7 is installed ?

    because i tried to use dxdiag command and it says 7600 built, but i read that the RC and the Final version is 7600.something so how can i know what the EXACT built number

    Thanks
     
    coolhamoood, Oct 31, 2009
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  2. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    Go to cmd
    type in smlgr.vbs -dlv
     
    Han Bao Quan, Oct 31, 2009
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  3. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    Click "start button", type "winver" without the quotes and hit enter.
     
    coolguy, Oct 31, 2009
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  4. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    That only tells you 7600 and nothing else.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Oct 31, 2009
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  5. BrandonSi

    BrandonSi Notebook Savant

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    HBQ is right, though if you get a "file not found" just do Start->Run and paste the following.

    %windir%\System32\slmgr.vbs -dlv
     
    BrandonSi, Oct 31, 2009
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  6. coolhamoood

    coolhamoood Notebook Consultant

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    i got 6.1.7600.16385 :D

    google told me its the final retail version

    correct ? any inputs ? Thanks :)
     
    coolhamoood, Oct 31, 2009
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  7. BrandonSi

    BrandonSi Notebook Savant

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    No. Google was wrong. You have the semi-ultimate version, which is missing all of the cool features. Might as well uninstall, and go with Vista.

    ;)
     
    BrandonSi, Oct 31, 2009
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  8. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Wait, what? Are you telling the OP to ditch W7 and go back to Vista? I do not understand your logic here.
     
    usapatriot, Nov 1, 2009
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  9. passive101

    passive101 Notebook Deity

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    Right click "computer" and click on properties. It will tell you the version and if it is x32 or x64.
     
    passive101, Nov 1, 2009
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  10. DRFP

    DRFP Notebook Evangelist

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    I found out last night with updates the current version is

    6.1.7600.20510
     
    DRFP, Nov 1, 2009
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  11. BrandonSi

    BrandonSi Notebook Savant

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    Your sarcasm detector is broken.
     
    BrandonSi, Nov 1, 2009
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  12. DRFP

    DRFP Notebook Evangelist

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    I went back to windows Millennium because I want the most problems I can have! ;)

    That way I can whine even more on forums! LOL
     
    DRFP, Nov 1, 2009
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  13. BrandonSi

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    Ah.. Windows ME.. Right up there with Microsoft Bob.. good stuff! :D
     
    BrandonSi, Nov 1, 2009
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    strtrcr50 Notebook Guru

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    That would be if you trusted leaked updates from Russia rather than getting them from microsoft update. For a supposed expert, you certainly do give some interesting advice. This, you stating that 32 bit and 64 bit are different keys......
     
    strtrcr50, Nov 2, 2009
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