What version is it?

Often when you are troubleshooting a problem, it is helpful to know what version of something you are running. Where can you find this information?

What version of Windows?

• Click on the Start button in the lower left. The menu that pops up should list the version of Windows up the side.
• OR... Right-click My Computer and choose Properties. The version of Windows should be listed under System
• OR... Click on Start->Run. Type "winver" in the box. The box that pops up should display the version.

What browser and version?

• Your browser name is often displayed in the bar at the top of the window.

• Browser version information is often found in the Help menu under "About..."

 

What version of other programs?

• Many programs list version information in the Help menu under "About..."

What version of Flash and Shockwave?

• You can use this site to check Shockwave and Flash versions: http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/welcome/

Comments

[Greg Barniskis]

Another way to check your Flash/Shockwave versions (as well as other browser plugins) is to open Firefox and enter "about:plugins" into the address bar. The different vendors seem to have different ways of indicating plugin versions levels, but the info is usually in there somewhere.