{"id":8791,"date":"2025-09-06T19:02:54","date_gmt":"2025-09-06T19:02:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/?p=8791"},"modified":"2025-09-06T19:12:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T19:12:29","slug":"windows-11-vs-windows-10-spot-the-differences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/software\/windows\/windows-11-vs-windows-10-spot-the-differences\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 11 Vs. Windows 10: Spot the Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"<!-- Added by Post\/Page Specific Custom Code plugin, thank you for using! -->\n<style>.entry-title {display: none;}\r\n.screen-shots img { width: 100% !important; display: block; border: 2px solid #006666; height: 240px !important;}\r\n.screen-shots2 img { min-width: 100% !important; display: block; border: 2px solid #006666; height: 280px !important;}<\/style>\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">Windows 11 Vs. Windows 10:<br>Spot the Differences<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">A Visual and Practical Guide to Identifying Your Windows Version<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center ticss-4c3d4c3f\">Side-by-Side Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Windows 11<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image screen-shots\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/windows-11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 11 Desktop\" class=\"wp-image-8795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/windows-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/windows-11-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/windows-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/windows-11-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/windows-11.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Windows 11 welcomes you with a fresh, modern interface. The most notable change is the centered Start Menu and taskbar icons. Windows corners are rounded, and the overall look is more streamlined and minimalist. Widgets and Snap Layouts add new productivity features, while the Microsoft Store has been redesigned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Windows 10<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image screen-shots\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/windows-10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10 Desktop\" class=\"wp-image-8794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/windows-10-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/windows-10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/windows-10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/windows-10.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Windows 10\u2019s desktop retains a familiar look with the Start Menu and taskbar icons left-aligned. Window corners are squared, and the Action Center is present on the right. The design language is more classic and utilitarian, with live tiles in the Start Menu offering quick info at a glance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More Ways to Identify Your Windows Version<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start Menu Layout:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Windows 11 features a simplified, centered Start Menu without live tiles, while Windows 10 includes live tiles and is aligned to the left.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Taskbar Features:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Windows 11, you cannot move the taskbar to other edges of the screen, and the search box is an icon. In Windows 10, you can dock the taskbar and the search bar is more prominent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>System Requirements:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your device is relatively new (manufacturer after August 2017) and has TPM 2.0 enabled, it\u2019s likely running Windows 11.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Ways to Tell Which Version of Windows You Have<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can access the Windows System Setting &#8220;About this PC several Ways:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image screen-shots2\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1228\" height=\"1006\" src=\"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Windows-10-Search.png\" alt=\"Windows 10 Search\" class=\"wp-image-8839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Windows-10-Search.png 1228w, https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Windows-10-Search-300x246.png 300w, https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Windows-10-Search-1024x839.png 1024w, https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Windows-10-Search-768x629.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1228px) 100vw, 1228px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Type &#8220;<strong>About Your PC<\/strong>&#8221; in the Search Box and <strong>click on About Your PC<\/strong> to the right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A window will pop-up with details about your computer, including the version of Windows you are running.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image screen-shots2\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"689\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Windows-Version.png\" alt=\"Windows Version\" class=\"wp-image-8843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Windows-Version.png 689w, https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Windows-Version-300x269.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 689px) 100vw, 689px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Hold down the Windows Key<\/strong> and <strong>Tap on The R key <\/strong>on your keyboard. Win the search box appears, type &#8220;<strong>winver<\/strong>&#8221; and <strong>hit enter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A window will pop-up telling you which version of windows you have.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Windows 11 Vs. Windows 10:Spot the Differences A Visual and Practical Guide to Identifying Your Windows Version Side-by-Side Comparison Windows 11 Windows 11 welcomes you with a fresh, modern interface. The most notable change is the centered Start Menu and taskbar icons. Windows corners are rounded, and the overall look is more streamlined and minimalist.\u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/software\/windows\/windows-11-vs-windows-10-spot-the-differences\/\" class=\"rmlink\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8856,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","iawp_total_views":33,"wds_primary_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[28,82],"class_list":{"0":"post-8791","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-windows","8":"tag-windows-10","9":"tag-windows-11","10":"entry"},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Windows-Versions-600x400.png","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2025\/09\/Windows-Versions-600x589.png","author_info":{"display_name":"Jack Alltrade","author_link":"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/author\/jacka11trade\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8791","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8791"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8791\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8857,"href":"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8791\/revisions\/8857"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8856"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8791"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8791"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/purelysupp.com\/computing\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8791"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}