How to Use Command Prompt to Verify Install Date of Microsoft Windows

Summary: Explore step-by-step instructions to verify the original installation date of Windows on your Dell computer.

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Symptoms

No symptom information is available.

Cause

The computer user wants to verify the Windows original installation date.

Resolution

Note: Systems on a Domain may not show an accurate installation date. This information is provided for systems not on a Domain.

The following steps provide the most accurate way to check for the Windows installation date.

  1. Open File Explorer and double left click the C: Drive.
    Windows File Explorer
  2. Look for the Windows folder.
    Windows File Explorer, C Drive Windows Folder
  3. Right click the Windows folder and select properties.
    Windows File Explorer, C Drive Windows Folder Properties Option
  4. Look for the Created date of the folder.
    C Drive Windows Folder Properties, Created Information

Alternate Method

Note: The original install date provided by System Info reflects major changes to Windows, including a "Reset This PC" or major Window updates. The method above is the preferred way of finding the installation date.


The following steps in the Command Prompt can be used to verify the installation date of Windows on your Dell system.

  1. Press the Windows logo + Q key on the keyboard.
  2. In the search box, type: CMD
  3. Click the Command Prompt or cmd option in the list.
  4. In the Command Prompt window, type: systeminfo
  5. Look for Original Install Date.
  6. This is the date when the operating system was installed on your PC.

Windows Command Prompt, Original Install Date

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Article Properties
Article Number: 000131940
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 11 Jul 2025
Version:  11
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