How to check windows installation type on a machine

To check the Windows installation type on a machine, you can use the following methods:

1. Using Command Prompt or PowerShell:Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as administrator and run this command:

slmgr /dlv

This will display a window showing the Windows license information, including the license type (OEM, Retail, or Volume).

2. Using the Settings app:
   • Open Settings
   • Go to System > About
   • Under “Windows specifications”, look for “Edition” to see if it’s Home, Pro, Enterprise, etc.
3. Using the winver command:
   • Press Win + R to open the Run dialog
   • Type “winver” and press Enter
   • This will show the Windows version and build number
4. Using System Information:
   • Press Win + R, type “msinfo32” and press Enter
   • Look for “OS Name” and “OS Configuration” in the System Summary
5. Using PowerShell command:Run this PowerShell command as administrator:

Get-ComputerInfo | Select-Object WindowsProductName, WindowsVersion, OsHardwareAbstractionLayer

This will display the Windows edition, version, and other details.

These methods will help you determine the Windows installation type, including whether it’s a Home, Pro, or Enterprise edition, as well as the license type (OEM, Retail, or Volume) if applicable.