It’s been widely publicized that Microsoft ended support for Windows XP in April 2014. Some people have been asking how to tell what version of Windows their computer has. One easy way to tell is to look at “Start” button which is usually located in the lower-left corner of the desktop screen.
If your Start button looks similar to this, you’ve got Windows XP which was installed on new computers from 2001-2008. Support ended April 8, 2014. If you are still unsure if you have Windows XP, visit amirunningxp.com If you have Windows XP it’s time to buy a new computer. See our new computer buying advice at newpc.ctreno.com
If your Start button looks similar to this, you’ve got Windows Vista which was installed on new computers from 2007-2009. Support will end in 2017.
If your Start button looks similar to this, you’ve got Windows 7 which is still installed on new computers beginning in 2009. Support will end in 2020.
Windows 8 Start button. Windows 8 is installed on new computers beginning in 2012.