Check Your Computer's System Information

This article teaches you how to view your computer's hardware and software specifications.

10 Second Summary

Mac - Click the Apple icon in the top-left corner of the screen, then click About This Mac.

Windows - Press ⊞ Win+R, type msinfo32 into the search bar, and click OK.

Click the Apple menu. It's the apple-shaped icon in the top-left corner of your Mac's screen.
Click About This Mac. This option is near the top of the drop-down menu.
Review your Mac's system information. There are several tabs at the top of the "About This Mac" window that you can use to view different type of information:
- Overview - View your Mac's operating system, processor, and memory information here.
- Displays - View information about your Mac's screen and any attached displays.
- Storage - View your Mac's storage allocation, including how much space files are taking up and how much space remains.
- Support - View a list of resources to help solve any potential problems.
- Service - View your Mac's service history (e.g., warranty information).

Click the Start button. It's in the bottom-left corner of the screen; doing so will open the Start menu, which has a built-in search bar.
- If you're using Windows 8, you'll need to place your mouse cursor in the top-right corner of the screen or press ⊞ Win.
- If your keyboard doesn't have a Windows key, press Ctrl+Esc.
Type system information into the search bar. It's in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
Press ↵ Enter. Doing so will open the System Information window. There are four tabs listed in the top-left corner of the window:
- System Summary - This is the default tab to which System Information opens; it contains details about your computer's operating system, installed memory, and processor type.
- Hardware Resources - View a list of all hardware drivers and information associated with devices (e.g., webcams or controllers) associated with your computer.
- Components - View a list of technical components on your computer such as USB ports, the CD drive, and speakers.
- Software Environment - View drivers and running processes on your computer.

Hold down ⊞ Win and press R. Doing so will open Run, which is a program that allows you to run system commands.
Type msinfo32 into the Run window. This command opens your Windows computer's system information program.
Click OK. It's at the bottom of the Run window. Doing so will open the System Information window.
Review your PC's system information. There are several tabs in the top-left corner of the window that you can use to view different aspects of your system:
- System Summary - This is the default tab to which System Information opens; it contains details about your computer's operating system, installed memory, and processor type.
- Hardware Resources - View a list of all hardware drivers and information associated with devices (e.g., webcams or controllers) associated with your computer.
- Components - View a list of technical components on your computer such as USB ports, the CD drive, and speakers.
- Software Environment - View drivers and running processes on your computer.
- Internet Settings - Your computer may not have this option; if it does, you can use this tab to view various pieces of information about your computer's internet connection.