Find the Windows Installation Date

Launch a new Command prompt (Start > Run, cmd) and type systeminfo.  Wait for a bit, and eventually it'll spit out a slew of useful information.  You're looking for about the 10th line from the top, Original Install Date.

C:\>systeminfo

Host Name:                 xxxx
OS Name:                   Microsoftr Windows VistaT Enterprise
OS Version:                6.0.6001 Service Pack 1 Build 6001
OS Manufacturer:           Microsoft Corporation
OS Configuration:          Standalone Workstation
OS Build Type:             Multiprocessor Free
Registered Owner:          xxxxx
Registered Organization:
Product ID:                xxxxxx-xxx-xxxxxxx-xxxxxx
Original Install Date:     11/9/2008, 9:00:50 PM
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It actually does say "Microsoftr" and "VistaT", because obviously a random "r" or "T" tacked onto a word is just as clear as (r) or (TM).

 

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Posted on Monday, March 2nd, 2009 at 11:13 am | Filed under Software, Technology
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