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Here are the five best ways to find out the technical specifications of your computer on Windows 10.
Jump to:
•Settings
•System Information
•DirectX Diagnostic Tool
The "About" page includes the basic system specifications, such as processor, memory, and Windows installation details.
To check the computer tech specs with the Settings app, use these steps:
•Open Settings.
•Click on System.
•Click on About.
•Under the Device specifications section, check the processor, system memory (RAM), architecture (32-bit or 64-bit), and pen and touch support.
The System Information app on Windows 10 is one of the best options to view a complete overview of the computer's technical specifications.
To view all the hardware specs of the computer, use these steps:
•Open Start.
•Search for msinfo32 and click the top result to open the System Information app.
•Select the System Summary category from the left navigation pane.
•Confirm the computer specs on the right side, including system model and type, processor brand and model, UEFI (or legacy BIOS) version and other details, system memory capacity, motherboard brand and model, and virtualization support.
Windows 10 also includes the DirectX Diagnostic Tool (dxdiag) to view information about DirectX sound and video support, which you can use to troubleshoot different system problems. However, you can also use it to determine many tech specs about the machine, like the information available through the "About" settings page.
To check your Windows 10 computer specs with the DirectX Diagnostic Tool, use these steps:
•Open Start.
•Search for dxdiag and click the top result to open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool.
•Click on the System tab.
•Under the "System information" section, check the computer tech specs, including processor, memory, BIOS or UEFI version, system model and manufacturer, Windows 10 version and edition, etc.
You can also use PowerShell to find out the technical specifications of your computer.
To use PowerShell to check the computer tech specs on Windows 10, use these steps:
•Open Start.
•Search for PowerShell, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.
•Type the following command to determine the computer specs and press Enter: Get-ComputerInfo
•(Optional) Type the following command to view only the details of a specific component and press Enter: Get-ComputerInfo -Property "PROPERTY-NAME"
Alternatively, Command Prompt can also show you the computer specs using the command to use the System Information (systeminfo), which allows you to view even more hardware and software details than the graphical version of the app.
To find the computer specs with Command Prompt on Windows 10, use these steps:
•Open Start.
•Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.
•Type the following command to find the device specs and press Enter: systeminfo
•Quick tip: Use the systeminfo /? command to see the available options using this tool in Command Prompt.
For more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10 and Windows 11, visit the following resources:
•Windows 11 on Windows Central — All you need to know
•Windows 10 on Windows Central — All you need to know
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- Open System Information Panel Using Search. Click Start menu or the search box. Type system information or msinfo32. Click System Information app to open it.
- How to Find System Information from Start Menu. Click Start menu at the taskbar. Scroll down to find Windows Administrative Tools. Click it to expand it.
- Access System Information via Windows Run. Press Windows + R to open Windows Run dialog. Type msinfo32 and press Enter to quickly open Windows System Information window.
- Open System Information Panel with CMD. Press Windows + R, type cmd, and press Enter to open Command Prompt. Type msinfo32 command in Command Prompt window and press Enter to launch System Information app.
Nov 19, 2022 · 1. Use the Start Menu Search Bar. The Start menu search bar makes it easy for you to open almost any app on your device. You can use this tool to access the system settings, built-in apps, and all your third-party apps. Let’s explore how you can use the Start menu search bar to open the System Information app:
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- Check System Details in Settings. The Settings app includes some basic information about your PC. Although that app doesn’t provide lots of system specs, it’s still a good place to check Windows platform details at least.
- Open the System Information App. When you need to look at much more detailed PC info, open the System Information app. System Information is a built-in Windows app that includes comprehensive system specs for pretty much all your PC’s hardware resources and components.
- View System Information With the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. Windows platforms also include a DirectX Diagnostic Tool (otherwise DxDiag), which is a good source for system info.
- Check System Details With Windows Terminal (Command Prompt and PowerShell) Windows Terminal is an app that incorporates both Command Prompt and PowerShell.
Jul 20, 2021 · Start typing “system information” into the Windows search box and click System Information at the top of the results. Alternatively, press the Windows key...
Nov 12, 2022 · How to Use System Information to Find Detailed PC Specs. 1. Type "System Information" into the Windows search box and click the app from the search results.
