Finding out information about your favorite computer is very simple, but many users (especially beginners) do not know how to do this. There are many ways how to view PC settings, and today we will look at the most famous ones. Why find out information about a computer at all? For example, everyone knows that before purchasing any computer game you need to review its system requirements (minimum, recommended). It indicates the processor frequency, the amount of video memory, the size of the game, the number random access memory, operating system, etc. So, in order to compare each parameter, you need to know information about your computer, and only then analyze whether the machine can play the selected game.
Or you have decided to switch to the new Windows 10 operating system, but you don’t know whether it will work stably on your computer. In this case, you need to compare your parameters with the system ones Windows requirements. Let's get started!
Find out general information about the system and computer
To view information about the operating system, user, processor and amount of RAM, just go to the System window. In Windows 10 or 8, click right click mouse on the Start menu and select "System"
A window will open where basic information about the computer will be displayed.
If you have Windows 7, then right-click on the “Computer” icon on your desktop and select “Properties”
Afterwards the same window will open where you can see information about the processor, RAM, system, user.
Viewing information using the DirectX diagnostic tool
In the operating room Windows system there is an interesting window called DirectX Diagnostic Tool where you can find a lot of useful information about the system and PC. To open this window, press Win + R and enter the command dxdiag
This will open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool window.
As you can see, some information is displayed. If you select the "Screen" tab, you can see the parameters of your video card; moreover, you can diagnose the video adapter and other DirectX devices.
Find out system parameters on the command line
Friends, let's go to the command line and write a command, thanks to which you can see detailed information about the computer. To do this, press the key combination Win + R and type the command cmd, this will open the command line,
In the window that opens, enter the command systeminfo and make money Enter,
As you can see, basic information about your computer will open, up to when the operating system was installed, how many network adapters costs, system type, username and much more. These steps can be done not only in Windows 10, but also in previous releases (8, 7, XP).
View computer information using AIDA64
There are special third party programs, which are designed to determine the hardware (parameters) of a computer. I remember there was once indispensable program Everest for displaying detailed PC information that has no equal. And then, as I understand it, the owners of the utility changed and an updated program appeared with the name AIDA64. As before, as now, the program displays the most detailed information about each piece of hardware on your computer. Let's download the software from http://www.aida64.ru/download
The program will download, then install it. First, select the language and then press Next all the time. If you left everything as default, the AIDA64 shortcut will appear on the desktop.
We open it and a window will immediately pop up, where we will be warned about the 30-day free version programs. Here you can enter license key, if available.
If we press the cross, the program will be incomplete; if we enter the key, the utility will work legally and fully. Below in the spoiler you can find the keys for AIDA64 v4.60.3100 - 5.50.3600
Just take a closer look at how much detailed information you can view for each computer device.
This utility is one of the best in its field, so I advise you to use it. By the way, you can find out the temperature of every part of the computer in it. To do this, go to the "Computer" - "Sensors" section. You can also test some PC devices; to do this, go to the bottom section “Test”.
I hope the instructions were useful to you. Thank you for your attention!
You can find out the characteristics of your computer using special utilities, of which there are plenty produced or by means operating system Windows.
Operating system tools
In order to see the most important characteristics of a Windows computer, we will use the simplest method offered by developers from Microsoft Corporation. This is the System Properties information window, accessible in three ways:
- Through the “Start” menu: open it and enter the keyword “System”. After that, in the search results we select the first option that satisfies our request.
- “Control Panel” - open the list of control panel elements and find the “System” icon, double-click on it.
If the icons are visualized as large icons, then go to “System and Security”, where we launch “System”.
- Calling context menu directory named “My Computer” and go to its “Properties”.
- After completing all these steps, the “System” window will open, containing brief information about your computer.
True, except for the model and frequency central processor and the amount of RAM of the computer, no further characteristics are given here.
System Information utility application
Another method to find out your computer settings, applicable for Windows 7 and XP, is to use the capabilities of an application called “System Information”.
- We call the service window, which is a command interpreter using the combination “Win + R” and enter “msinfo32”. Click “OK” or “Enter”.
- You can also enter the command into the “Start” search bar and confirm its execution with the “Enter” key.
- An information window will open: “System Information,” allowing you to view the parameters of your computer.
As in the results of the previous method, it contains data about the key characteristics of Windows.
The same window opens by using the “Start” search bar, where we enter one of keywords to search, for example, “information”, or in the “Standard” catalog in the same menu.
Using the command line
Launch the command console using the Start search bar or the Run window. In any case, the universal solution is to run the “cmd” command. Then in the window that appears with a black background, enter “systeminfo” and press “Enter”.
After a few seconds of scanning, the main characteristics of the computer will be displayed.
This option, like all previous ones, allows you to find out the parameters of your computer both with Windows 7-10 and with outdated Windows XP.
- Launch the “Device Manager” window through the “Control Panel” or the context menu of the “My Computer” directory. When using the second option, select “Manage”, where in the window that opens we move to the “Device Manager” tab.
- As a result, a window will open showing the characteristics of the equipment. Additionally, here you can find out information about problematic drivers for hardware components of a Windows 7 computer.
Direct Diagnostic Tool
This method of finding out the characteristics of a laptop is more aimed at providing information about multimedia capabilities computer with Windows operating system.
- We enter the “dxdiag” command, as before, into the search form of the “Start” menu or the text line in “Run”. After launching it, data about key PC hardware will be displayed on the screen. The second tab contains information about graphics system computer.
Third Party Applications
They will help you find out more about the hardware of your computer or laptop. free apps. These include Aida (formerly Everest - it will also work), Speccy, HWInfo, PC Wizard, CPU-Z and other comprehensive solutions to similar problems.
Working with the programs is very simple: we launch and wait up to several tens of seconds until the software polls all sensors. After this, you can find out the most important details in the main window hardware your computer. By moving through the tabs, you can familiarize yourself in more detail with the parameters and operating modes of various components, including software.
In CPU-Z, for example, information about each element is hidden in tabs rather than in a hierarchical menu.
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Windows 7 is installed on personal computers and laptops. Users are interested in the characteristics of a PC when they are going to buy it or when problems arise with the hardware.
The need for device information arises in the following cases:
- When purchasing new equipment. In this case, the user is interested in the performance index;
- Modernization, when it is necessary to replace outdated components system unit;
- Installing and updating drivers;
- The PC freezes and it is impossible to immediately understand the reasons;
- When purchasing a new game. It is important to know that the video card and processor can handle it;
- Are you interested in your PC?
- When to find out hard temperature disk and processor.
To find out the characteristics of your PC, go to Start/Computer/Properties. There you can determine the main capabilities of your hardware. 
Exists overall rating operation of all systems personal computer– productivity index. It is an operating system service that provides a measure of its effectiveness. The score is determined by the number of points that are assigned based on the speed of decision-making of the components. For Windows 7, scores range from 7.9 to 1.0. 
The Performance Index tracks performance:
- Processor - its efficiency, in the ratio of operations performed at a certain time;
- RAM – ability to carry out a certain amount of operations per second;
- Interface graphics – graphical effects of the desktop and 2D games that do not require high video card performance;
- 3D graphics – modern games that require a 3D effect and special applications that put a load on the video card;
- Hard drive – the ability to read and write information per second.
You can get information about the state of your PC through Device Manager. You can access it through Control Panel/System and Security/Device Manager. "Device Manager" allows you to track the presence of all existing systems. It monitors drivers and their readiness to work. 
Windows 7 separately monitors audio and video characteristics using its own diagnostic tools. Through the Start menu, searching for your computer, you will find DirectX. 
This utility monitors the basic characteristics of the device. In addition to the main version of DirectX, there are also updated ones. DirectX can be downloaded from the official Microsoft website.
How still possible see computer specs on windows 7? Among the standard Windows 7 programs, there is a utility “System Information”. You can find them through the Start menu.
You need the following actions: Start/Programs/Accessories/System Information. Or simply in the search for the Start menu you need to type the word “Information”. In the list of programs, “Start” will point you to “System Information”. 
Here you will learn about all the processes that take place in the device in detail. The utility consists of several components, each of which allows the user to track the block of information that interests him:
- System information – basic information about the device. In particular, the name and version of the operating system, processor type, BIOS version, information about computer memory;
- Hardware resources—monitors hardware settings;
- Components – detailed information about devices: LAN card, mouse, keyboard, video card and others;
- Software environment – installed programs, drivers and services;
- Browser settings – basic information about the browser.
Programs that allow you to find out the characteristics of your computer
using programs? A good program for analyzing PC performance is conditionally free utility ASTRA32
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- Definition of type, its frequency, multiplication factor and other characteristics;
- Determining the drivers that exist on the PC, determining their relevance and searching for current versions on the Internet;
- Job tracking motherboard, BIOS and its characteristics, chipset model;
- Interface. Determining the operating speed of CD/DVD drives;
- M.A.R.T. information and tracking of hard drive temperature;
- Memory modules and their performance;
- Identifying additional devices and the resources they consume;
- USB devices connected to PC
And other.
Speccy is a free utility that monitors the performance of the system unit. It provides the user full information about the PC, its condition software and monitoring the operation of the hardware as a whole. 
- Processor: name, model, performance and more;
- Hard drive: interface, file capacity, amount of stored information and storage capabilities;
- RAM: frequency, performance and more;
- Graphics card: resolution during operation, current capabilities, name, status, etc.;
- Operating system: its name, licenses, installation time.
The program can be freely installed on any media.
Everest is a utility for monitoring the operation of a computer, its systems and software.
- Characteristics of their frequency, power supply, memory size;
- Information about manufacturers, installed utilities;
- Information about the operating system;
- PC operation monitoring;
- Information about licenses.
HWInfo is a utility with extensive capabilities for tracking computer performance. It makes it possible to fully monitor the operation of the PC and its systems. The program determines the current temperature of the video card and processor and gives recommendations on optimal temperatures for individual systems. 
The list of programs that monitor computer performance is quite extensive. Among them there are modern and formerly relevant programs that users love. Some information about Windows computer 7 is saved in the BIOS.
IN system information information is stored about the computer’s hardware components - processor, video card, hard drive, as well as software components. You can view the Windows version, amount of RAM, PC performance index and other data using standard programs OS or third party software.
When you need data about the characteristics and properties of a computer
To computer program worked, the system must meet the developer's requirements. Some programs work perfectly with Windows 7 32-bit and 2 GB of RAM, while others require at least 4 GB of RAM and a version of Windows 7 64-bit. Knowledge system parameters useful in the following cases:
How to find out system settings and PC information using Windows 7
There are 6 ways to get system information using Windows - among them you will find simple methods for beginners and more labor-intensive for experienced users.
Via "Control Panel"
The easiest way to get information about Windows properties and performance is through the Control Panel:
You can open the “System” window by pressing the Win+Pause key combination.
The "System" window will open with information about Windows versions, processor and RAM of the PC. You will also see a performance index from 1 to 10 - the higher the value, the better the computer performs. Click on the index button to get detailed performance information hard drive, processor, RAM and graphics controller.
The performance index is useful when purchasing a PC to compare different models in the store.
Video: how to open system settings
Using the System Information utility
In the service window Windows programs"System Information" you will find information about the processor, BIOS version and Windows build, check the operation of the PC hardware resources - CD-ROM, motherboard, video cards and others, and also look for errors in the operation of programs and drivers. To open system information:
The System Information menu can be opened using the Run command. To do this, press the Win+R combination on your keyboard, enter “msinfo32” without quotes and press Enter.
Video: How to view system information
Via DirectX Diagnostic Tool
The DirectX Diagnostic Tool is designed to inform users about installed drivers and checking their performance. To open DirectX diagnostics:
Using Device Manager
It will be useful for advanced users to look at the “Device Manager,” which displays information about all PC components and drivers for them. To log into the Manager:
When viewing information about hardware resources, pay attention to the “Device Status” field - there you will see if there are any problems with operation.
Video: How to open Device Manager
Opening parameters via the command line
Test your computer's performance using command line. For this:
BIOS
You can view system properties without logging into Windows. Some information is stored in the BIOS and is available for viewing when the computer is turned on.
BIOS is a program built into the motherboard that connects the operating system and PC hardware resources. Ensures the correct operation of the computer.
To get information about the PC in the BIOS, press Pause break during boot and write down the parameters of interest. Then press Esc to continue starting Windows.
Using third party programs
Use third party apps if standard applications Windows won't let me find it necessary information about the computer and the system.
Piriform Speccy
Speccy is a free Russian-language utility for viewing system parameters. On the official website, manufacturers offer several modifications of the program, including a portable one that works without installation.
The utility allows you to obtain information about the processor model, the amount and frequency of RAM, the operating system build, as well as audio and video devices, the hard drive, and others. By selecting the name of the components in the left menu, you can view detailed characteristics. Information can be saved and printed using the File menu.
Everest
Everest conducts detailed diagnostics of the computer and provides the user with a detailed report in two formats - html and txt. Having opened the program, on the left side of the window you will see a menu with a tree structure, the most interesting item of which is “Test”. You can test memory performance in read, write and copy modes, as well as processor performance. To run tests, use the “Tools” menu at the top of the program window.
SiSoftware Sandra
SiSoftware Sandra analytical utility supports the Russian language and performs full PC diagnostics. Key features:
To run diagnostics, in the main program window, open the “Tools” item and click “Analysis and Recommendations”. The program will analyze problems and give a list of recommendations to improve the performance of your PC, some of which can be implemented immediately.
Aida
The Aida program tests computer performance in all aspects:
A key feature is PC stress tests to identify reliability problems.
To start testing, select “Tools” in the main window and click “System Stability Test”. Based on the test results, you will see temperature graphs of hardware resources, data on load and processor clock speed.
HWInfo
Powerful application with system information. The key drawback is that there is no Russian version. Displays information about the PC temperature compared to the maximum allowed values. The main window contains summary information about the configuration and operation of the system.
Are you planning to purchase new computer or a laptop (pay attention to the performance index, it will be discussed below);
- upgrade your computer, replace outdated or broken components;
- install or update drivers;
- want to understand the reasons why your computer freezes;
- buy a new game and doubt whether it will work on your computer;
- you want to brag to your friends about your new acquisition or just your knowledge in this area.
All characteristics can be found using additional programs or using Windows tools. It is necessary to take into account that when using additional programs, you need to find them, download them, and possibly install them, while many programs are paid, so I recommend learning how to use standard means Windows with their help you can get all the basic characteristics of a computer/laptop.
Find out the characteristics of your computer/laptop using Windows tools.
Let's start with the simplest and most understandable, right-click on the shortcut Computer if there is no shortcut on the desktop Computer, press "Start" find in the menu Computer, right-click and select "Properties".
In the window that opens, pay attention to the field System, it indicates which processor is installed, RAM, system type. If these numbers don't mean anything to you, click on the line Windows Experience Index.
If you are experienced Windows user and would like to receive more detailed information about the hardware of the computer, to do this you need to go to the Task Manager, for this click "Start Panel control-Dispatcher devices".
If this information is not enough for you, you can use "System information", for this, go along the way "Start - All Programs - Accessories - System Tools - System Information" or click "Start" and in the search bar enter "Intelligence" and select "System Information".
Here you can find out a lot of information, such as the motherboard model, processor type, BIOS version, amount of RAM and much more related not only to hardware but also to software.
Find out the characteristics of your computer/laptop using third-party programs.
You can also use conditionally free programs third-party manufacturers, such as ASTRA32.
To do this, download latest version programs ASTRA32, V in this example I used the version without the installer. After the file has been downloaded, unzip the archive, open the folder, run the astra32.exe file as Administrator.
The ASTRA32 program window will open, containing all the characteristics of your computer or laptop.
In this article I described various ways find out the characteristics of the computer/laptop hardware, ranging from simple to the most informative ways.
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