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Windows Server 2019 version info
Preliminary tests have revealed that the version of 'kernel32.dll' found on our
current preview build Windows Server 2019 system is of the form '10.0.x.x'.
Hence, it would appear that the major/minor version numbers have not changed, at
least not as of yet, from those for Windows Server 2016.
Checking the version of 'kernel32.dll' is the method suggested within the
Microsoft docs that we use in order to determine the OS version.
Will the version numbers be updated when goes production? If so, can you tell us what those version numbers will be ? Thanks, Rob
- Mary Hoffman
Microsoft
Major and Minor numbers have remained static since the inception of Windows 10. They did not change for Windows Server 2016 and are not expected to change for the next version of Windows Server. For Semi-Annual Channel releases, the branding itself will tell you the version, i.e., Windows Server, version 1803. That same version number is stored here: Get-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" -Name ReleaseId
On Server 2019 Standard Edition build 17733, the ReleaseId field from
"HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" shows 1803.
On Server 2019 Datacenter Edition build 17744, the ReleaseId field shows 1809.
On Server 2016 Standard Edition Build 14393, the ReleaseId field shows 1607.
Does this mean that ReleaseId values 1803 and above will indicate that Server 2019 is present?
Thanks.
- Mary Hoffman
1809 is associated with Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server, version 1809 only. This number represents the approximate YYMM of the final build, and is usually released to customers in the following month. The Semi-Annual channel releases come out every 6 months or so and you will see this number change in the branding, i.e., Windows Server, version 1709 (1803, 1809, etc.)
While we are developing the next release, the previous version number may still be present for some time in preview builds for vNext. The version number is usually not updated on previews until we get closer to the final build and are certain when we will be releasing it. Does that help?
