You may have never really thought about it, but knowing your Windows system information helps you in many ways. One, you become aware of the components installed on the PC. Two, you find out the PC limits, letting you know what you can install on it and what you cannot.
In this article, we will show you different ways to query your PC for Windows system info. We will also differentiate these methods across PC versions, especially Windows 11 and 10.
How to Find Your PC’s System Information?
Even though Windows 11 succeeded Windows 10, they have slightly different frameworks. As a result, one method of finding something on version 11 may not work on version 10, and vice versa. However, most of the operations are the same. Thus, the following ways of finding Windows system info on Windows 11 are also valid for Windows 10.
Guide for Windows 11
1. Windows Run Command
Windows Run command is a common method for finding apps, folders, and files on the Windows OS. The dialog box is very useful for this search process especially because you can initiate it on any open window. Thus, even if you are playing a video game, you can trigger the Windows Run command to verify the information on your PC hardware resources, software environment, and components.
To use the Windows Run command to find Windows system information, use the following procedure:
- Start the Run prompt with the Windows key + R on your keyboard.
- Type msinfo32 into the dialog box and tap enter on your keyboard.
By every indication, using the Run command is the fastest way to get to your system information. It becomes even more useful if you have problems initiating the Start Menu.
2. Start Menu
As a rule, going through the Start Menu is one of the quickest ways to find any app or setting on Windows 11. This is also true for Windows system information. So, to use Start Menu to get the details of your PC, follow the subsequent steps:
- Tap on the Windows key to initiate Start Menu.
- Once the Start Menu page is up, type system information on your keyboard.
- Next, select the System Information app icon.
A similar method to the above-listed steps would be to use the Windows Search bar which is attached to Start Menu. To do this, tap the Windows key + S on your keyboard to bring up the Search bar. Next, enter system information on your keyboard, and tap Enter.
3. System Settings
Another way to access the specifications of your PC is to go through System Settings. As you likely know, one of the biggest differences between Windows 11 and 10 is that the System Settings function serves a more central purpose in the former than in the latter. Thus, you need to go through System Settings for virtually every setting you need to implement on Windows 11, whether it has to do with power, display, or processing.
So, getting Windows system information through System Settings is easy. All you need to do is:
- Tap the Windows key + I key on your keyboard to bring up the Settings page.
- On the System tab, scroll down until you see the About option.
- Enter the About subsection and you will find information on Device specifications and Windows specifications.
Although the Device and Windows specifications are not as detailed as the information on the System Information app, they still give you a complete breakdown of your PC and Windows OS particulars.
4. Control Panel
Control Panel does not feature as strongly to users on Windows 11 as it does in earlier Windows versions, especially 8 and 7. Even so, you will find the majority of computer settings on the Control Panel page.
To get Windows and PC specifications through Control Panel,
- Open the Control Panel panel through the Run command by typing control into the Run dialog box.
- Type system into the Control Panel search address bar and select the link with the same name.
The Control Panel method will take you to the About System Settings Windows page.
5. File Explorer
You can also use File Explorer to get your PC and Windows specifications. This will help you activate the msinfo32 application file which is the root file for Windows System Information.
To use File Explorer to locate your PC and Windows information, follow this procedure:
- Tap the Windows key + E key on your keyboard to start File Explorer.
- Enter your Local Disk (C:) or any other drive with the installed Windows 11 OS.
- Navigate your cursor to the Windows folder and enter.
- Navigate your cursor to the System32 folder and enter.
- Search for msinfo32 and tap enter to start the app.
As a bonus, you can skip steps 1 to 4 by typing C:\Windows\System32 into the Run dialog box.
6. Third-Party Software
You can also use third-party software to access system information on Windows 11. These tend to offer more options. Thus, if you are looking for a System Information tool that provides more (system performance summary, running processes, has a device manager), try a third-party program like Auslogics System Information. And Auslogics Boost Speed will speed up your computer’s performance without much effort.
Guide for Windows 10
There’s not much difference between Windows 11 and 10 for finding Windows system information. The main differences have to do with the detail and prominence of the Settings page on Windows 11. So, you can use the 6 methods highlighted for Windows 11 to access Windows system information on Windows 10.
Takeaways
- Windows System Information shows you the details of your PC and Windows OS.
- You can access this information on both Windows 11 and 10.
- You can use the Windows Run command, Start Menu, System Settings, Control Panel, and File Explorer to get this information.
- You can also use third-party tools like the Auslogics System Information tool.
FAQ
How Do I Find System Information in Windows Using CMD?
- Start the Run command (Windows key + R) and type cmd in the dialog box.
- Once Command Prompt is running, type msinfo32 and enter.
What Is the Command to Get System Information?
msinfo32 is the command to get System Information on Windows 11 and 10. It is also the name of the root file for the application and can be found in the Windows System32 folder (C:\Windows\System32).
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Jennie S Saiz,
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What I would suggest doing is downloading Super Anti Spyware, Malware Bytes, AdAware and Spybot Search and Destory. Run them one at a time and make sure you’re doing a full scan.
If you can’t remove something, try booting into safe mode then running the programs.
Also, make sure your antivirus is up to date (You ARE running AV, right???)
That should get everything off your system. Hopefully.
The absolute best thing you can do is just do a low level format and reinstall your OS, but if you’re not familiar with doing so, then I’d hold off on that.
I hope this helps.
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