In the modern world, the computer is our first assistant in various matters, whether work or rest. To understand exactly where the limit of its capabilities, you need to know the parameters and characteristics. Find and see them can be standard built-in Windows 7 methods or using external software.
Why do you need information about computer characteristics with Windows 7
Of course, each owner of a personal computer or laptop with the Windows 7 operating system has an approximate view of its computing capacities and operation speeds in a particular program. But there are cases when parameters expressed in numerical values \u200b\u200bneed to know more accurately.
For example, the PC owner decides to buy a new game. Modern games are very demanding about computer resources - a good video card or a stronger processor may be required. If the current PC characteristics are not suitable for the requirements, the gamer may think about upgrading, that is, improving computer parameters, buying new or additional configuration items. Then it will be necessary to take into account the compatibility of new components with already existing, and therefore you need to know their composition.
The problem is relevant not only for lovers to play computer games, but also for any person, one way or another involved in the installation of programs and applications to the computer. Programs usually have minimal system requirements, this is especially true of serious professional software packages, 3D processing programs, publishing systems, powerful text processors.
You can determine the top border of PC performance and experienced when the installed program starts to slow down when performing certain actions. However, why spend the unnecessary time to install it if you can immediately see if the PC parameters correspond to the requirements. Moreover, it can be done easily and quickly as standard methods, that is, using embedded utility programs and by installing additional software.
How to find out the parameters, properties and information of a PC or laptop
Standard methods
The Windows 7 operating system already has a set of built-in programs and ways to quickly find out the PC parameters without resorting to the installation of another software. Methods for obtaining information are distinguished by the level of challenge, so the user may choose the most convenient and easily accessible options. Each PC user knows at least two ways.
There are no differences for different versions. These methods will work in all versions of Windows 7: Home, Professional, Ultimate and other builds.
Service utility "System Information"
The launch of the built-in utility program of the system information is made in a few mouse clicks:
Call is performed by clicking on the computer icon
Here, in fact, everything you need to view information about the system. The window that opens appears information about the version of the Windows 7 operating system, installed updates, licenses. Next, the information about the characteristics of the processor, the memory of RAM, the discharge of the OS, as well as the system performance index. Below is the name of the computer.
The main part of the window contains information about the OS, processor parameters and other information
Hot keys to call the window with the properties of the system
Even faster access to this window can be obtained using the combination of hot Win keys (Windows window) + Pause / Break. The Pause / Break key is available on standard keyboards of personal computers, however, may be absent on the keyboards of laptops, the creators of which are striving for compactness and refuse some rarely used keys in order to other functions.
Through the control panel
It does not always happen to just remember the shortcuts of the keys for different programs. No need to despair. It is worth remembering that in any computer there is the main central control point of all devices and parameters. This is a "control panel". It is enough to remember how to run it, and you will always have access to all important functions and information.
Functions are broken by category
If the window has this species, select the "System and Security" item.
If icons with names are displayed on the screen, without breaking through categories, then you should immediately go to the "System" item. Change the display view to a convenient one you can in the upper right corner of the window, the "View" parameter, then change it to the "category" or "large / small icons".
Displays all control panel elements without breaking by category
After selecting the appropriate item, the same window of viewing information about the system information about Windows 7, processor properties and other data appears.
How to open with the "Device Manager"
Often, the decision on the modernization of the PC is not enough information presented in the system properties window. For example, you need to know the exact model of the processor, sound and video devices or data on other components. Here the "Device Manager" comes to the rescue. It contains all the information about all components inside your PC and connected external devices.
You can access the device dispatcher »via the" System Properties "window, from the tab in the left side menu.
To start the dispatcher, you need to select the appropriate item in the left menu of the system properties.
The Device Manager itself is as follows and contains a list of PC components broken by category. To view the composition of each category, you need to turn it on the triangle on the left side of each item.
The dispatcher contains information about the components with a breakdown by category
In addition to general information about the composition of the hardware PC, the "Device Manager" can report even more valuable information - is it time to update the device driver or are there any conflicts between devices. You can right-click on each element of the list and select the "Properties" item, where detailed information about the component, installed drivers and other information needed in exceptional cases will be presented. Conflicting devices will be marked with a yellow triangle - by this icon, you can determine that there is a problem with a component, it may be incompatible with some other device, then you need to reinstall the component or update its driver.
Through the command line
A little more information than the "System Information" window, gives the launch of a special utility via Windows 7 command prompt.
The result of the execution of the SystemInfo command
How to open the launch of the Applet "Run"
Applet "Run" also allows you to start the system properties window directly from it, you just need to know a special command.
Access to the properties of the system can be obtained through the CONTROL SYSTEM command.
If this method did not work and gives an error, try to register the full name of the "Control / Name Microsoft.System" command (without quotes, with a space before the slash (oblique) and without a space after it). Click the "OK" button.
Complete name of the viewing command information
The convenience of this method is that the Applet "Run" remembers all previously entered commands. It is enough to remember to remember which words it contains or with what letter begins. When entering this letter in the string, the applet will give all the commands that you entered and which begin with this letter.
How to check the characteristics using the Diaptx Diagnostics Tool
Detailed information about the main devices can be obtained using "DirectX Diagnostic Tool", this utility is also included in the system.
Starting the utility is made through the execution applet and the dxdiag command
How to go through bios
If the specified ways of obtaining information about the system are still not enough, you can get determined and "climb" into the most core of the computer - in the BIOS. In addition to the basic information, there you can learn, for example, the temperature of the hard disk and processor.
This way to find out the parameters is not recommended for beginners, since, firstly, it will take its type to enter the BIOS to find the desired input key, because all manufacturers are different. Secondly, you will need to quickly press this key when the PC is loaded, as it is only a few seconds. Thirdly, Bios in most cases is a blue or black screen with text, unusual for graphic interface users. Random change in it can lead to a failure in the PC.
Below can find information about the button to enter the BIOS
Popular keys to access Bios - Del or F2.
And also knowing the name of the BIOS on your PC (it can be viewed in the upper line of the black screen when loading, if you did not have time to notice the input key to the BIOS), you can find information about the key combination, it depends on the PC manufacturer.
The most common brands of PCs and laptops and the BIOS entry buttons are:
If the input has not turned out the first time, even when you click on the desired key, try again. It happens that the key simply does not have time to work, and the OS boot process is performed as usual.
The BIOS on all PCs looks different and the presentation of the information can be very different. The main thing is that it is worth remembering - no need to change the settings without the need and understanding to which it can lead.
Displays information about PC components
Using third-party programs and utilities
The most complete information about the system, presented in one place in a user-friendly form with graphs, can be obtained using specialized programs that are put on the PC separately. With them, you can not only have data about the computer, but also monitor the temperature, memory load and hard disk in real-time mode.
Aida.
It is considered the most popular program for complete information on the characteristics and the current state of the PC. Here you can find everything about the hardware and software of the computer, the operating system, additional external devices. In addition, the program has a number of tests for determining PC performance, analysis of configuration features (which allows you to know even about what is not in the documentation), checking the stability of the system and much more.
The program is very functional, but therefore it is not free. You can download Extreme Edition and Engineer Edition for free with a 30-day trial period. Versions are practically full-featured, lacks only some reports in them. However, to test the system and detect faults, this will be more than enough.
You can download the program from the official website on the link - http://www.aida64.ru/download.
After starting the program, an interface similar to "Device Manager" appears, where all PC components are divided into categories.
PC components are categorized and you can view information for each
Everest.
Previously, it was also one of the most famous programs for monitoring the configuration and state of the PC. Now support is discontinued, the program is replaced with AIDA64. However, you can still find versions of this software. Nevertheless, it is not necessary to hope for the stability of her work, and it is better to use other utilities.
Hwinfo.
In the Hwinfo utility, the PC information is not as structured as in other programs, but the software has a number of parts that may seem comfortable to someone.
The only minus is not Russian.
Display system data on one screen
"\u003e Http://www.hwinfo.com/"\u003e http://www.hwinfo.com/.
PC Wizard
The functionality of the PC Wizard program is similar to previous programs. Through it, you can get information about the system, to test the PC performance, check the driver updates and the other. There is less data in it than in the AIDA leader, but some of this is more than enough.
The program quickly folds in the tray and displays indicators and notifications there. The only drawback is when you first start the software can hide for a few minutes, as it collects the data on the system.
"\u003e Http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/pc-wizard.html"\u003e http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/pc-wizard.html.
The program displays system data
Speccy.
Another convenient program in your class is Piriform Speccy. The program is completely free and also offers for viewing a lot of PC characteristics, indicators for all major devices. At the same time, various brands and PC manufacturers, laptops, netbooks are supported. Works quickly and Russified. It is convenient that there is a portable version of this program - that is, not requiring installation, starting immediately after downloading. It can be worn with you on the flash drive and open straight from it.
"\u003e Http://www.piriform.com/speccy/download"\u003e http://www.piriform.com/speccy/download.
Displaying System Characteristics by Section
Video: Where to find and view information about the properties of the operating system
After reading the information on viewing the system parameters by different standard methods and built-in programs, the user will always be able to find out the configuration of its PC, the state of devices, and also check their stable operation.
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