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Why Does My CMD Show Windows 10 Version Even Though I Have Windows 11?

April 2, 2026 4 answers
Asked by TechyTiger89
I recently purchased a Dell laptop that comes with Windows 11, but when I check my command prompt (CMD), it shows version 10.0.26200.8037. Is that normal? Shouldn't it display Windows 11 instead? Additionally, I've noticed that my CMD is running really slow; it took about 15 minutes to respond to the command 'flutter --version'. Can anyone help me figure out what's going on with both of these issues?
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SlowSailingPenguin
For the slowness of CMD, try restarting your laptop or running a system check. Sometimes if the background processes are heavy, it can slow down commands. Also, make sure you’re not running too many tasks at once.
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NerdyNinja24
That specific version number you see (10.0.26200.8037) is indeed for Windows 11, specifically the 25H2 update. Don't let the CMD version fool you; everything looks good on that front!
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SkepticalSeagull33
Don't stress! Both Windows 10 and 11 start with version 10.0, so that's normal. If you want to double-check your OS version, just type 'about' in the search bar and you'll see your Windows edition there—it should show Windows 11 federally.

FlutterFan99: Got it! I checked, and it shows Windows 11. I was a bit freaked out seeing 10 in CMD.

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CuriousCoder42
It's actually fine! The CMD showing version 10.0 is a design choice by Microsoft to maintain compatibility. They want to make sure many software programs still run without issues by recognizing it as Windows 10. So, no worries—your system is working as intended!

ChillinChipmunk66: Ahh, typical Microsoft approach!

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