How to check complete hardware specifications on Windows 11
Are you looking for the tech specs of your computer? Here’s how on Windows 11.
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If you have a laptop or desktop computer, determining the technical specifications of the hardware and software can be helpful. For example, it can confirm if the device meets the requirements to upgrade to a new version ofWindows 11or a specific application. If the computer becomes sluggish, the specifications can help determine whether a component needs an upgrade or if you have to upgrade to a new computer. Or, if the device stops working, this information can help troubleshoot the problem.
Regardless of the case, Windows 11 provides multiple methods to check your computer information (CPU, RAM, motherboard, video card, model and serial number, drivers, and Windows update and version) using Settings, System Information, PowerShell, and Command Prompt. (The available information may be slightly different depending on the utility.)
In thishow-to guide, I will explain how to check your laptop or desktop computer’s complete hardware and software specifications.
How to find device specs from Settings on Windows 11
If you are interested in the basic system specifications (such as processor, memory, and Windows installation details), use the “About” settings page.
To check the device’s basic hardware specs with the Settings app, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, you will know the basic technical specifications for the computer.
How to find device specs using System Information on Windows 11
The System Information app can give you a complete overview of the computer’s technical specifications on Windows 11.
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To view all the hardware specs of the laptop or desktop computer, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, you will have a detailed overview of the device.
Create hardware specs report
You can also use the app to create a computer hardware and software specifications report.
To create a report with the system specifications on Windows 11, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the specifications will export into a text file, which you can then open with any text editor.
How to find device specs from PowerShell on Windows 11
You can use PowerShell to determine the technical specifications of a laptop or desktop computer on Windows 11.
To check the computer tech specs through PowerShell, use these steps:
In the command, changePROPERTIES-NAMEfor the details to review. This example shows the firmware information:Get-ComputerInfo -Property “bios*”
Once you complete the steps, PowerShell will display a complete list of the hardware information from Windows 11 or the specific property you specified in the command.
How to find device specs from Command Prompt on Windows 11
Also, it’s possible to use Command Prompt to generate a viewing of the technical specifications with the System Information tool.
To determine the computer specifications from Command Prompt on Windows 11, use these steps:
In the command, changeITEM-NAMEfor the details to review as shown in the “Item” column of the System Information app. This example shows the total amount of memory:systeminfo | findstr /C:“Total Physical Memory”
Once you complete the steps, the hardware and software specifications will be shown in the output.
On Command Prompt and PowerShell, you canuse these instructionsto export the command console output to a text file.
More resources
For more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10 and Windows 11, visit the following resources:
Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
