•Arnošt Havelka
System Info
Get detailed hardware and software specifications.
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As a sysadmin, you often need to know exactly what OS version, RAM, or hotfixes are installed on a machine. Windows provides powerful tools for this.
1. Systeminfo
This command gives you EVERYTHING. Hostname, OS version, RAM, Network Cards, BIOS version, and installed Hotfixes.
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systeminfo
Terminal
C:\Users\Student>systeminfo
Host Name: DESKTOP-SIM
OS Name: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
OS Version: 10.0.19045 N/A Build 19045
OS Manufacturer: Microsoft Corporation
OS Configuration: Standalone Workstation
OS Build Type: Multiprocessor Free
Registered Owner: Student
Registered Organization:
Product ID: 00330-80000-00000-AA123
Original Install Date: 8/28/2026
System Boot Time: 8/28/2026, 8:36:24 AM
System Manufacturer: Lenovo
System Model: 20U9005GUS
System Type: x64-based PC
2. Ver
Sometimes you just need the OS version quickly.
Terminal
C:\Users\Student>ver
3. Hostname
Simply prints the computer name.
Terminal
C:\Users\Student>hostname
Real-World Scenario: Exporting to CSV
Sysadmins often need to inventory machines. You can export systeminfo to a CSV file to open in Excel.
Terminal
C:\Users\Student>systeminfo /fo csv > specs.csv
Knowledge Check
1 / 3Which command shows detailed hardware specs?
References
These documentation links provide authoritative details for the commands used in this article.
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