Incorrect Windows Version is being reported for Windows 11 v25H2 (also, suggesting change/addition to what's reported)

[britechguy]

I have Windows 11 v 25H2 on my system. If I use the ver command in command prompt, this is what is reported:
Microsoft Windows [Version 10.0.26200.7019]

The systeminfo command reports the following:
OS Name: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro
OS Version: 10.0.26200 N/A Build 26200

Using Windows Settings, System, About, Windows Specifications produces:
Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 25H2
Installed on ‎10/‎1/‎2024
OS build 26200.7019
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.265.0

However, the output from hitting NVDA + Shift + V is:
Microsoft® Windows® Operating System version 10.0.26100.7015

The command is still reporting the information for Windows 11 v24H2, and I have no idea where it's obtaining that from.

Also, in most cases when Windows version information is wanted, it's not the internal version number, but the user facing version, e.g. 25H2, and build, 26200.7019. I would suggest including this, and first, in what's reported in addition to the internal Windows version number if it is to be included at all. Most users have no idea of how the build numbers relate to actual Windows version numbers as requested by technical support and other end users (e.g. 25H2) and since Microsoft has used 10.0 as the internal version number for all of Windows 11 it's even more confusing. Adding something that gives both the correct "user facing" version number such as is produced by the System, About, Windows specifications command would be better than an internal version number.

[josephsl]

Hi,

This is because File Exporer reports system file version as opposed to the incremented build presented by various utilities. For Windows version information, WinVer and Settings/System/About are the accurate sources.

Thanks.

[britechguy]

@josephsl

Thanks for that insight. But that also clearly indicates that if this is what's being used as the version source by Say Product Name and Version that this needs to be changed.

Having incorrect version information reported when multiple other Windows sources don't do that needs to be fixed.

I still stand by my request that what is "typical" Windows version and build information be presented, and first, ahead of the internal Windows version number. I have yet to see an instance where anyone seeking Windows version information is asking for anything other than something current that is in the form like Windows 11 24H2 Build 26200.