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Find Computer Make and Model and
Sometimes you need to know the make and model of your computer, but the information isn't readily visible on the machine itself. It's also useful to be able to find the network name of the computer. This article describes how to run the Windows System Information application to find those values.
Press the Windows Start button, then type system information. (There is no special prompt, you can just start typing the words.)
Select System Information in the list of results or click Open.
This runs the System Information application.
Lenovo Example
Lenovo Example
In the System Information application, under System Summary, you will find your computer's network name in the System Name value.
The make and model are found in the System Manufacturer and System SKU values respectively.
Look for the friendly model name at the end of the System SKU value. In the sample screenshot here, the model name is "ThinkCentre M900".
So, together, the make and model of this computer is Lenovo ThinkCentre M900.
Dell Example
Dell Example
In the System Information application, under System Summary, you will find your computer's network name in the System Name value.
The make and model are found in the System Manufacturer and System Model names respectively.
So, in the sample screenshot here, the make and model of this computer is Dell Latitude 3350.
Display the Computer's Serial Number
Display the Computer's Serial Number
If you also need to find the computer's serial number, you do that a different way.
Press the Windows Start button, then type cmd. (There is no special prompt, you can just start typing the letters "c m d".)
Select the Command Prompt app in the list of results or click Open.
This runs the Command Prompt application that looks like an old-style DOS window.
In the Command Prompt window, type the following command and then press the Enter key on your keyboard:
wmic bios get serialnumber
The serial number of the computer will be displayed.
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