ver

Displays the operating system version number. This command is supported in the Windows Command prompt (Cmd.exe), but not in any version of PowerShell.

Syntax

ver

Parameters

Parameter Description
/? Displays help at the command prompt.

Examples

To obtain the version number of the operating system from the Command shell (cmd.exe), type:

ver

If you want to get the operating system version number through Windows PowerShell, type:

$PSVersionTable.BuildVersion

If you want to get the operating system version number through PowerShell 7.x.x, type:

$PSVersionTable.OS