Thursday, April 30, 2015

How to view basic information about your computer

How to view basic information about your computer

In Microsoft Windows you can view your computer's basic information easily. Here I'm going to list out how to do it.

Basically there are many ways to display computer's basic information.

Method 1

(for windows XP,vista and 7)
Click on the “start” button .In windows XP you can find it at the left side of the task bar. In Windows Vista and 7 there is a windows logo at left side of your task bar.

Then a menu will appear in left side of your monitor (with default task bar settings).
Then you can see a button named “computer”(actually this is not a button).
Then keep your mouse pointer on it and perform a right click.
Then again you can see a drop down menu. Here at the bottom you can see “Properties” click on it and now you can see your computer's basic information.

Method 2

In your desktop there is an icon named “Computer”(in Win 8,7 and Vista) or “My Computer”(In Win XP) .Then simply right click on it. Now there is a drop down list. Form that click on properties(at the bottom of the list).Now you can view your computer's basic information.

Method 3

(for windows XP,vista and 7)
Click on “Start” in task bar and click on control panel. Now you have control panel on your screen. If your view is “Control Panel Home” Then click on “System and Maintenance”.Then click on “System” and now you can view your computer's basic information.


If your view is “Classic view” Then double click on “System” and now you can view your computer's basic information.

Method 4

(for windows vista )
Click on “Start” then “All Programs” then “Accessories” then open “Welcome Center” . Here you can see some links to open various tasks.
Double click on “View computer details”. Now you can view your computer's basic information.
Method 5

(for windows vista and 7)
Open “Computer”. Then in computer window below the address bar there is a link name “System Properties”. Click on it.
There you can see your computer's basic information.


Method 6

Open “Computer” . Then right click on computer window (not on disk drives). Then in pop up menu You can see “Properties”. Click on it and your computer's basic information is on your screen.

Method 7

(for windows 8 and 8.1)
If you are in Start screen go to desktop by click on “desktop” tile or pressing “Windows key +D”. Then move your mouse to the right border of your screen. Then you can see a pop up menu. Then click on “Settings”. Then click on “PC info” and your computer's basic information is on your screen.
Method 8

(for windows 8 and 8.1)
If you are in Start screen go to desktop by click on “desktop” tile or pressing “Windows key +D”. Then press “Windows key+ i” combination. Then you can see a pop up menu. Then click on “PC info” and your computer's basic information is on your screen.

Method 9

(for windows 8 and 8.1)


Use key combination “windows key +x”. Then at bottom left of your screen pop up menu will appear. Click on “System” and your computer's basic information is on your screen.

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