There are five major version of Windows: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1/8, Windows Vista and Windows XP. ( 64 bit or 32 bit )
The edition of Windows like Ultimate, Professional and Home.
Start Menu is the biggest difference between all these Windows Versions.
Press Windows + R keyboard at the same time, type winver, press Enter or click OK.
Windows 10
Windows 10 is the latest version of Microsoft Windows, it was released on July 29, 2015. If you just got a new laptop, it is definitely windows 10.
Windows 10 Home and Pro are sold at retail in most countries.
Right-click This PC > Properties
Windows 8.1/8
Windows 8 was released on August 1, 2012 and Windows 8.1 was released on October 17, 2013.
If you are still running Windows 8.1/8, please Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free.
Right-click This PC > Properties
Windows 7
Windows 7 was released on October 22, 2009. Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) was released on February 22, 2011.
Windows 7 is available in three major different editions, of which the Home Premium, Professional and Ultimate.
If you are still running Windows 7, please Upgrade to Windows 10 for Free.
Right-click Computer > Properties
Windows Vista
Windows Vista was released on 30 January 2007, SP1 was released on 4 February 2008, SP2 was released on 26 May 2009.
If you are still running Windows Vista, please Upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 7.
Windows XP
Windows XP was released October 25, 2001. SP1 was released on September 9, 2002. SP2 was released on August 25, 2004. SP3 was released to manufacturing on May 6, 2008.
If you are still running Windows XP, please Upgrade to Windows 10 or Windows 7.
Right-click Computer > Properties