Date:21/12/2012 ID:faq002859_000




Title:

How to identify your operating system (OS).

Description:

It is important to use the correct drivers/utilities which are compatible with the operating system (OS) you are using. Please follow the steps below to check the operating system (OS) you are using.


For Windows® PC

For Macintosh

For Mobile devices

For Linux



For Windows® PC


The latest drivers/utilities compatible with Windows® are available in the Downloads section. Follow the steps below to check the operating system (OS), and then visit the Downloads section.

  1. Right-click the Computer or My Computer icon on the desktop and choose Properties.
    Right-click the Computer or My Computer icon.

    Hint

    If you cannot find the Computer or My Computer icon on the desktop, click Start or Start (at the lower left corner of the screen).
    Right-click the Computer or My Computer and choose Properties.

    Right-click the Computer or My Computer from Start menu.
  2. For Windows® XP / Windows Server® 2003 users:
    Check the System information, which is surrounded by red lines below. That is the operating system (OS) you are using.
    Windows® XP / Windows Server® 2003 users

    For Windows Vista® / Windows Server® 2008 users:
    Check the Windows edition information, which is surrounded by red lines below. That is the operating system (OS) you are using.

    Also check the System type, which is surrounded by blue lines below. You can know which version of OS, 32-bit or 64-bit, you are using.
    Properties for Windows Vista® / Windows Server® 2008 users

    For Windows® 7 / Windows Server® 2008 R2 users:
    Check the Windows edition information, which is surrounded by red lines below. That is the operating system (OS) you are using.

    If you use Windows® 7, check the System type which is surrounded by blue lines below. You can know which version of Windows® 7, 32-bit or 64-bit, you are using.
    Properties for Windows® 7 / Windows Server® 2008 R2 users

For Macintosh


The latest drivers/utilities compatible with Macintosh are available in the Downloads section. Follow the steps below to check the operating system (OS), and then visit the Downloads section.

  1. Choose About This Mac from the Apple menu.
    Choose About This Mac from the Apple menu.

  2. Check the Version. That is the operating system (OS) you are using.
    Check the Version.

For mobile devices


Click the link below for the mobile device you are using to see more details.


For Linux
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