Access, collect and save detailed system information

Apr 28, 2015 11:59 GMT  ·  By

When developing new programs, you need to take into account whether or not it can run well on a majority of different configurations. What’s more, end users need to check hardware component specifications to see if they meet a program’s demands.

If video games only require you to look at RAM, CPU and GPU, different programs might need more details. Sure, you can check using Windows built-in utilities in case you lost your PC’s technical sheet.

Here are a few things you can do to get the most details about what’s inside your computer, both using the tools Windows provides, as well as with the help of specialized applications.

With system built-in tools

Step 1: Right-click Computer (Windows 7) / This PC (Windows 8).

Step 2: Select Properties and you’re done.

This only displays brief info regarding your computer. Here’s what you can do to get just a little more.

Step 1: Hit Win + R and write down dxdiag to bring up the DirectX diagnostics tool.

Step 2: Click Yes to see whether or not drivers are digitally signed. Selecting No still brings you to the next step.

Step 3: Navigate through System, Display, Sound, and Input tabs to view corresponding info.

Step 4: Hit Save All Information to create a TXT file containing all data.

Using third-party applications

Step 1: Download and install HWiNFO either for x32 or x64 operating systems.

Step 2: Run the application. A system summary is displayed, which can be closed and accessed anytime.

Step 3: Select a category from the left panel to analyze details in the right.

Step 4: Under the Report menu, select Create to save all data.

Step 5: Choose the output format and hit Next.

Step 6: Select the info of interest and press Finish to generate the report.

Access from DxDiag and HWiNFO (3 Images)

Basis system info
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