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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Mac OS X
• Method 2 of 3: Windows 8/10
• Method 3 of 3: Windows XP / Vista / 7

This article describes how to view information about computer accessories and software.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Mac OS X

1. 1 Open the Apple menu. To do this, click on the apple-shaped icon in the upper left corner of the screen.
2. 2 Click About This Mac. It's near the top of the drop-down menu.
3. 3 View information about your computer. There are several tabs at the top of the About This Mac window that you can use to view a variety of information:
   • General information... On this tab, you can find information about the operating system, processor and memory.
   • Monitors... This tab includes information about the monitor (s).
   • Storage devices... Here you will find information about the used and free space of the hard disk and other storage media.
   • Support... This tab includes a list of resources that can help you solve potential problems.
   • Service... Here you can view the service history of your computer (for example, warranty information).

Method 2 of 3: Windows 8/10

1. 1 Click the Start button . It is located in the lower left corner of the screen; this will open the Start menu, which has a search bar.
2. 2 In the search bar, enter system information. The search bar is located in the lower left corner of the screen.
3. 3 Click on ↵ Enter. The System Information window opens.There are four tabs in the upper left corner of the window:
   • System information... This tab opens by default and contains information about the computer's operating system, installed memory, and processor type.
   • Hardware resources... On this tab, you can find a list of component drivers, as well as information about devices (for example, a webcam or controller) that are connected to the computer.
   • Components... A tab with the technical specifications of computer accessories such as USB ports, CD drive, and speakers.
   • Software environment... This contribution contains a list of running drivers and running processes.

Method 3 of 3: Windows XP / Vista / 7

1. 1 Pinch ⊞ Win and press R. This will open the Run utility window, which you can use to run system commands.
2. 2 Enter msinfo32 in the Run window. This command will open a window with information about the system.
3. 3 Click on OK. It's at the bottom of the Run window. The System Information window opens.
4. 4 View information about your computer. There are several tabs in the upper left corner of the window that you can use to view various system settings:
   • System information... This tab opens by default and contains information about the computer's operating system, installed memory, and processor type.
   • Hardware resources... On this tab, you can find a list of component drivers and information about devices (such as a webcam or controller) that are connected to your computer.
   • Components... A tab with the technical specifications of computer accessories such as USB ports, CD drive, and speakers.
   • Software environment... This contribution contains a list of running drivers and running processes.
   • Network settings... Some computers do not have this tab. If it is, you can find information about connecting to the network (Internet) on it.