Microsoft Version Numbering - Primary and Secondary Version Number

Primary and Secondary Version Number

As Microsoft develops a software product new functions or features are added, major new features may be indicated with a new primary version number, minor functions or features will increment the secondary version number. For example in Internet Explorer version 5.50.4807.2300, the primary and secondary version is 5.50, the build number is 4807 and 2300 identifies Service Pack 2 and hotfix 300.

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