- To check specs on Windows 11, open Settings > System > About.
- Confirm software and hardware specifications.
- You can also see specifications with System Information or using Command Prompt and PowerShell.
On Windows 11, at one point or another, you will need to know specific details about the hardware on your computer. You may need to find out the specifications to determine a new piece of hardware to replace. The information will also come in handy when you need to make sure that the computer meets the requirements to install a specific application or newer version of Windows. And knowing the tech specs of your device can be useful when troubleshooting a problem.
If you have to check the computerâs specifications, Windows 11 lets you complete this task in at least four ways using the Settings app, System Information, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.
This guide will show you the different ways you can find your computerâs specifications on Windows 11.
- Check computer specs on Windows 11
- Check computer specs with System Information
- Check computer specs with Command Prompt
- Check computer specs with PowerShell
Check computer specs on Windows 11
To check system specs on Windows 11, use these steps:
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Open Settings on Windows 11.
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Click on System.
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Click the About tab.
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Check the hardware specs under the âDevice specificationsâ section.
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Check the software specs under the âWindows specificationsâ section.
Once you complete the steps, you will find the basic specs of your computer, including the processor, the total amount of memory, system type, and the version of Windows 11.
Check computer specs with System Information
To check the computer specs with System Information, use these steps:
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Open Start.
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Search for System Information and click the top result to open the app.
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Click on System Summary.
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Find the device specifications on the right side.
After you complete the steps, the app will reveal virtually every system specification, including information about the processor, memory, BIOS, manufacturer, and more. If you open the âDisplayâ tab from the âComponentsâ section, you will also find information about the graphics card installed on the computer.
Check computer specs with Command Prompt
To find the device specifications with Command Prompt, use these steps:
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Open Start.
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Search for Command Prompt and click the top result to open the console.
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Type the following command to list the computer specifications on Windows 11 and press Enter:
systeminfo
Once you complete the steps, the command will list all the hardware and software specifications.
Check computer specs with PowerShell
To check the specs on Windows 11 with PowerShell, use these steps:
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Open Start.
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Search for PowerShell and click the top result to open the console.
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Type the following command to list the Windows 11 hardware specs and press Enter:
Get-ComputerInfo
After completing the steps, PowerShell will create a list with your computerâs hardware and software information.