Windows 10: Find out build number - how it works

The build number of Windows 10 is different from the version number. This can be important for some purposes, for example, when you get info about an update. We show how to identify the current build.

At your fingertips: you can quickly find out the build number of Windows 10.

Windows 10 is continuously updated. As a result, the numbers that indicate the current state of the system change.

Windows 10: How to find out the build number

The easiest way to find the build number is by entering the command:

1. Press "Win" + "R".
2. Enter "winver" in the command window and press "Enter".

As a result, you will see a small window displaying both the version and the build.