How to check your Windows version
Press Windows + R, type winver and press Enter. The window shows whether you run Windows 11 or Windows 10, the version (such as 24H2) and the build number.
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Windows Guides
All Windows GuidesWindows 10 end of support: what should you do?
Microsoft ended Windows 10 support on October 14, 2025, and the consumer Extended Security Updates program ended on October 13, 2026.
Windows 11 system requirements: is your PC compatible?
Windows 11 needs a supported 64-bit processor (1 GHz, 2 or more cores), 4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, UEFI with Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, and DirectX 12 graphics.
Windows 11 Home vs Pro: what’s the difference?
Windows 11 Pro includes everything in Home, plus BitLocker drive encryption, Remote Desktop hosting, Hyper-V, Windows Sandbox and Group Policy.
Microsoft Office Guides
All Microsoft Office GuidesHow to install Microsoft Office
How you install Microsoft Office depends on the edition. Microsoft 365 and retail Home editions install from office.com.
Office 2024 vs Microsoft 365: which is better?
Office 2024 is a one-time purchase for one PC that receives security updates until October 2029 but no new features.
Office 2024 vs Office 2021: which should you buy?
Buy Office 2024. It is the newest one-time-purchase Office and is supported by Microsoft until October 9, 2029, while Office 2021 support ended on October 13, 2026.
License Education
All License EducationRetail vs OEM licenses explained
A Retail license can be moved to a new PC after you remove it from the old one.
Troubleshooting
All TroubleshootingHow to troubleshoot Windows activation errors
Open Settings › System › Activation to see the error code, then match it below.
How to activate Office by phone
If Office Professional Plus will not activate online, open any Office app, start the Activation Wizard and choose “I want to activate the software by telephone”.