The Windows Operating System property displays the following information.

  • Name. The operating system instance within a computer system, such as Microsoft Windows Server 2008|C:/Windows\Devices\Harddisk0\Partition3.
  • Description. A description of the Windows operating system.
  • Caption. A short description of the operating system and version, such as, Microsoft Windows XP Professional Version = 5.1.2500.
  • Version. The operating system version.
  • OS Architecture. Architecture of the operating system, as opposed to the processor, such as 32-bit.
  • CSD Version. Indicates the latest service pack installed on the Windows computer.
  • Serial Number. The operating system product serial identification number.
  • Manufacturer. The name of the operating system manufacturer. For Windows-based systems, this value is Microsoft Corporation.
  • Registered User. Name of the registered user of the operating system.