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The thread discusses the differences between "ReleaseID" and "DisplayVersion" in Windows 10 Pro 21H1. The original poster and another user inquire about these terms, with the second user explaining that "ReleaseID" is deprecated and "DisplayVersion" indicates the version name (e.g., 21H1), representing the year and half-year of release. Overall, the conversation clarifies that "DisplayVersion" provides the build information, while "ReleaseID" is an older, now deprecated identifier.
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Windows 10 Pro 21H1

Hi All,

I am after the build (21H1).

What is the difference between the "ReleaseID" and the "DisplayVersion"? "DisplayVersion" gives me the build????

Many thanks,
-T



C:\NtUtil>reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" -v ReleaseID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
ReleaseID REG_SZ 2009



C:\NtUtil>reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" -v DisplayVersion

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
DisplayVersion REG_SZ 21H1
 

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ToddAndMargo2 said:
Windows 10 Pro 21H1

Hi All,

I am after the build (21H1).

What is the difference between the "ReleaseID" and the "DisplayVersion"? "DisplayVersion" gives me the build????

Many thanks,
-T



C:\NtUtil>reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" -v ReleaseID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
ReleaseID REG_SZ 2009



C:\NtUtil>reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" -v DisplayVersion

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
DisplayVersion REG_SZ 21H1
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ReleaseID is deprecated. It is there for compatibility purposes. The DisplayVersion is the naming scheme of the version

Ex. 21H1 = Year + Half of the year its...
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ToddAndMargo2 said:
Windows 10 Pro 21H1

Hi All,

I am after the build (21H1).

What is the difference between the "ReleaseID" and the "DisplayVersion"? "DisplayVersion" gives me the build????

Many thanks,
-T



C:\NtUtil>reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" -v ReleaseID

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
ReleaseID REG_SZ 2009



C:\NtUtil>reg query "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" -v DisplayVersion

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
DisplayVersion REG_SZ 21H1
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ReleaseID is deprecated. It is there for compatibility purposes. The DisplayVersion is the naming scheme of the version

Ex. 21H1 = Year + Half of the year its released in
 

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