How to Check Windows 11 Edition (6 Methods)

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Written By Larious

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Last Updated on September 9, 2023 by Larious

With Windows 11, you get more customization options, better features, and better app compatibility than Windows 10. Also, Microsoft is upgrading lots of its apps on Windows 11.

Until now, it had introduced a new Paint app, a new Microsoft Store, a new Notepad application, a new Media player, and more. However, the problem is that Windows 11 is still in the testing phase and still has many bugs.

While Windows 11 is still under testing, many users may want to try out different editions of Windows 11. Like Windows 10, Windows 11 is available in multiple editions – Home, Pro, Education, Enterprise, SE, and others.

How to Check Windows 11 Edition

If you feel that a feature is missing on your Windows 11, it’s best to check the Windows 11 edition. Some of the features of Windows 11 is exclusive to Enterprise and Pro edition.

So, in this article, we will share some of the best methods to check Windows 11 edition. Let’s check out.

1) Check Windows 11 Edition via RUN Command

We will use the RUN dialog box to check the Windows 11 edition in this method. But first, follow some of the simple steps shared below.

1. First, press the Windows Key + R button on your keyboard. This will open the RUN dialog box.

2. On the RUN Dialog box, type in winver and hit the Enter button.

enter winver

3. This will open the About Windows Pop-up. You will find your Windows 11 edition there.

Windows 11 edition

2) Check Windows 11 Edition via System Information

We will use the System Information tool of Windows 11 to check its edition on this method. Here are some of the simple steps you need to implement.

1. Open the Windows 11 search and type in System Information. Open the System Information app from the list.

System Information app

2. Select the System Summary option on the left pane, as shown below.

select the 'System Summary'

3. On the Right pane, notice the OS Name section. The value field will show you the Windows 11 edition.

OS Name section

3) Find Windows 11 Edition via Settings

We will use the Windows 11 Settings app to know the Windows 11 edition in this method. So here’s what you need to do.

1. First, click on the Windows Start button and select Settings.

select 'Settings'

2. On the Settings page, click on the System tab.

click on the System tab

3. Scroll down and click on the About section on the right pane.

click on the About

4. You will find your Windows 11 edition on the Windows specifications.

Windows specifications

4) Find Windows 11 edition via Powershell

You can even use Windows Powershell to check your operating system’s edition. Here’s what you need to do.

Find Windows 11 edition via Powershell

1. First, open the Windows 11 search and type in Powershell. Right-click on Powershell and select Run as administrator.

2. On the Powershell Window, type in systeminfo and hit the Enter button.

3. You will find your Windows 11 edition behind the OS Name on Powershell.

5) Find Windows 11 Edition via CMD

Like Powershell, you can use Windows 11’s Command Prompt utility to find its edition. Here are some of the simple steps you need to follow.

Find Windows 11 Edition via CMD

1. First, open the Windows 11 search and type in CMD. Right-click on the CMD and select Run as administrator.

2. On the Command Prompt Window, type in systeminfo and hit the Enter button.

3. You will find your Windows 11 edition behind the OS name on the CMD.

6) Check Windows 11 Edition using the DirectX Diagnostic Tool

DirectX Diagnostic Tool (DxDiag) is basically a tool for troubleshooting graphical & sound problems on Windows. It can be used to fetch various information related to the hardware & software of your computer. Here’s how to use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool to check Windows 11 edition.

1. Press the Windows Key + R button on your keyboard. This will open the RUN dialog box.

Windows Key + R

2. When the RUN dialog box opens, type dxdiag and press Enter.

dxdiag

3. This will open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. You need to check the Operating System information.

DirectX Diagnostic Tool with RUN 3

That’s it! The Operating System row will tell you about the operating system edition installed on your device.

As mentioned above, it’s pretty easy to check Windows 11 edition. We have listed all possible ways to find the Windows 11 edition on a PC. I hope this article helped you! Please share it with your friends also. If you have any doubts, let us know in the comment box below.

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