Satellite A500-17X - Which Windows version is installed?

The Toshiba detection tool indicates that my laptop runs a Windows Vista OS. But the Hardware basic information says it is a Windows7 premium home edition. Which is correct?
I have a Satellite A500-17X purchased from pc world. The laptop was advertised as a Win 7 laptop.
Thanks

Hello Xardas
I have a Windows 7 Home edition installed. The problem is, when I run the "TOSHIBA-242-detector" on the Toshiba support site it detects the OS on my laptop as a Windows Vista OS. I clicked Computer ==> Properties and the result indicated that a Windows 7 premium Home Edtion is installed - hence my confusion.
Anymore suggestions? Thanks
Joseph

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