how to find computer specs windows 7

How to Check Computer Specs Checking a computer's technical specs might be necessary when it comes to installing new software, programs, or games. It might be pretty much useless to play a game or run a program if your computer is not capable of supporting its requirements. It sure is possible to speed up your computer; however, it's always an advantage to know the full information about your hardware. There are several various methods of how you can check the technical specs of your computer, and there are two universal methods that work for all currently available Windows OSs: XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10. Also, there are ways to check the specs through the properties of your computer. Read on to find out how to check the computer specs on Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, and XP.

Universal methods that work for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10:

Method 1 – Recommended

Click the "Windows" button and the "Pause/Break" button simultaneously to open the technical specs of your computer. Windows and Pause/Break button

Method 2

Step 1. Click the "Windows" and "R" buttons to open the "Run" process on your computer. For Windows XP and Vista, it's possible to click the "Start" button and select the "Run…" option. For Windows 7, 8, and 10 you may click the "Start" option and search for "Run" to start the process on your computer. Windows and R buttons
Step 2. Type in "msinfo32" into the opened window and click the "OK" button. Run on Windows

How to check the computer specs of various Windows OSs:

Windows 10

Step 1. Open the computer's Windows Explorer and find the "This PC" option.
Step 2. Right-click the icon to open the context menu and select the "Properties" option. Windows 10 Properties

Windows 8

Step 1. Click the "Start" menu and search for "System" in the search field.
Step 2. Select the "System" option from the results.

Windows 7

Step 1. Find the "Computer" icon on your desktop.
Step 2. Right-click the icon to open the context menu and select the "Properties" option.

Windows Vista

Step 1. Find the "Computer" icon on your desktop.
Step 2. Right-click the icon to open the context menu and select the "Properties" option.

Windows XP

Step 1. Find the "My Computer" icon on your desktop.
Step 2. Right-click the icon to open the context menu and select the "Properties" option. Windows XP Properties

Select any preferred method from the ones described above to check your computer's technical specs on Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, or XP.