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New article for LTSC/SAC what version of windows am I running
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## [New policies for Windows 10](new-policies-for-windows-10.md)
## [Group Policies that apply only to Windows 10 Enterprise and Windows 10 Education](group-policies-for-enterprise-and-education-editions.md)
## [Manage the Settings app with Group Policy](manage-settings-app-with-group-policy.md)
## [What version of Windows am I running](windows-version-search.md)
## [Reset a Windows 10 Mobile device](reset-a-windows-10-mobile-device.md)
## [Transitioning to modern management](manage-windows-10-in-your-organization-modern-management.md)
## [Windows 10 Mobile deployment and management guide](windows-10-mobile-and-mdm.md)

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---
title: What version of Windows am I running?
description: Discover which version of Windows you are running to determine whether or not your device is enrolled in the Long-Term Servicing Channel or Semi-Annual Channel.
keywords: Long-Term Servicing Channel, LTSC, LTSB, Semi-Annual Channel, SAC, Windows, version, OS Build
ms.prod: w10
ms.mktglfcycl: manage
ms.sitesec: library
author: MikeBlodge
ms.author: MikeBlodge, Kaushik Ainapure
ms.date: 04/30/2018
---
# What version of Windows am I running?
To determine if your device is enrolled in the [Long-Term Servicing Channel](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview#servicing-channels) (LTSC, formerly LTSB) or the [Semi-Annual Channel](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/waas-overview#servicing-channels) (SAC) you'll need to know what version of Windows 10 you're running. There are a few ways to figure this out. Each method provides a different set of details, so its useful to learn about all of them.
## System Properties
Click **Start** > **Settings** > **Settings** > click **About** from the bottom of the left-hand menu
You'll now see **Edition**, **Version**, and **OS Build** information. Something like this:
![screenshot of the system properties window for a device running Windows 10](images/systemcollage.png)
## Using Keyword Search
You can simply type the following in the search bar and press **ENTER** to see version details for your device.
**“winver”**
![screenshot of the About Windows display text](images/winver.png)
**“msinfo”** or **"msinfo32"** to open **System Information**:
![screenshot of the System Information display text](images/msinfo32.png)
## Using Command Prompt or PowerShell
At the Command Prompt or PowerShell interface, type **"systeminfo | findstr /B /C:"OS Name" /B /C:"OS Version"** and then press **ENTER**
![screenshot of system information display text](images/refcmd.png)
At the Command Prompt or PowerShell, type **"slmgr /dlv"**, and then press ENTER. The /dlv command displays the detailed licensing information. Notice the output displays "EnterpriseS" as seen in the image below:
![screenshot of software licensing manager](images/slmgr_dlv.png)
## What does it all mean?
The Long-term Servicing Channel is available only in the Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB edition. This build of Windows doesnt contain many in-box applications, such as Microsoft Edge, Microsoft Store, Cortana (you do have some limited search capabilities), Microsoft Mail, Calendar, OneNote, Weather, News, Sports, Money, Photos, Camera, Music, and Clock. Its important to remember that the LTSC model is primarily for specialized devices.
In the Semi-Annual Channel, you can set feature updates as soon as Microsoft releases them. This servicing modal is ideal for pilot deployments and to test Windows 10 feature updates and for users like developers who need to work with the latest features immediately. Once you've tested the latest release, you can choose when to roll it out broadly in your deployment.

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---
title: Windows 10 Pro in S mode
description: Overview of Windows 10 Pro in S mode, switching options, and system requirements
keywords: Windows 10 S, S-mode, system requirements, Overview, Windows 10 Pro in S mode
ms.mktglfcycl: deploy
ms.localizationpriority: high
ms.prod: w10
ms.sitesec: library
ms.pagetype: deploy
ms.date: 04/30/2018
author: Mikeblodge
---
# Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise in S mode
S mode is an enhanced security mode of Windows 10. Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise in S mode powers affordable, cloud-ready devices that are simple, secure, and efficient. Users can get started quickly, thanks to self-service deployment and a familiar Windows experience. Low-price S mode devices offer tailored solutions for kiosks, digital signs, and task work. If your device is running Windows 10, version 1709, or Windows 10, version 1803, you can switch from Windows 10 in S mode to Windows 10 Pro.
## Benefits of Windows 10 Pro in S mode:
- **Microsoft-verified security** - It reduces risk of malware and exploitations because only Microsoft-verified apps can be installed including Windows Defender Antivirus.
- **Performance that lasts** - Provides all-day battery life to keep workers on task and not tripping over cords. Also, verified apps wont degrade device performance over time.
- **Streamlined for speed** - Offers faster log-in times with Windows Hello. Plus, workers get all the exclusive Windows innovations including Cortana and Windows Ink.
| |Home |S mode |Pro/Pro Education |Enterprise/Education |
|---------|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|
|Start Menu/Hello/Cortana/<BR>Windows Ink/Microsoft Edge | X | X | X | X |
|Store apps (including Windows <BR>desktop bridge apps) | X | X | X | X |
|Windows Update | X | X | X | X |
|Device Encryption | X | X | X | X |
|BitLocker | | X | X | X |
|Windows Update for Business | | X | X | X |
|Microsoft Store for Education | | X | X | X |
|Mobile Device Management<BR> and Azure AD join | | X | X | X |
|Group Policy management and <BR>Active Directory Domain Services | | | X | X |
|Desktop (Windows 32) Apps | X | | X | X |
|Change App Defaults<BR>Search/Browser/Photos/etc. | X | | X | X |
|Credential Guard | | | | X |
|Device Guard | | | | X |
## Keep Line of Business apps functioning with Desktop Bridge
Worried about your LOB apps not working in S mode? Using Desktop Bridge will enable you to convert your Line of Business apps to a packaged app with UWP manifest. After testing and validating you can distribute the app through the Windows Store or existing channels.
[Explore Desktop Bridge](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/uwp/porting/desktop-to-uwp-root)
>[!NOTE]
>The only way to revert to Windows 10 in S mode is to perform a BMR factory reset. This will allow you to reimage a device.
### Windows 10 in S mode is safe, secure, and fast.
We recommend staying in S mode. However, in some limited scenarios, you might need to switch to Windows 10 Pro. You can switch devices running Windows 10, version 1709 or later. Use the following information to switch to Windows 10 Pro through the Microsoft Store or by using AutoPilot.
## How to switch
If youre running Windows 10, version 1709 or version 1803, you can switch to Windows 10 Pro through the Microsoft Store for Business. Devices running version 1803 will only be able to switch through the Store one device at a time.
1. Sign into the Microsoft Store using your Microsoft account.
2. Search for "Switch to Windows 10 Pro."
3. In the offer, click **Buy** or **Get**.
You'll be prompted to save your files before the switch starts. Follow the prompts to switch to Windows 10 Pro. Your device will restart during this process.
You can use AutoPilot to switch devices running Windows 10, version 1709. The only requirement is that the devices be enrolled in Intune.
1. In the Intune admin portal, select the quantity of devices you want to switch.
2. Click the Assign Device link.
3. In the Assign Switch field, select the device name you would like to switch
4. Click the continue button.
You will now see the devices you switched listed under Switched Devices.
> [!IMPORTANT]
> While its free to switch to Windows 10 Pro, its not reversible. The only way to rollback this kind of switch is through a BMR factory reset.
## Related topics
[Compare Windows 10 editions](https://www.microsoft.com/WindowsForBusiness/Compare)<BR>
[Windows 10 Pro Education](https://docs.microsoft.com/education/windows/test-windows10s-for-edu)<BR>
[Introdiction to Microsoft Intune in the Azure portal](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/intune/what-is-intune)