How to find your PC’s model number on Windows 10
Can’t find the PC’s model number sticker? No worries. You can find the info quickly in several ways — here’s how on Windows 10.
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On Windows 10, the computer model number can come in handy in many situations. For example, the model number can make it easier to find the correct hardware upgrade (such as memory, storage drive, monitor, and power supply). Or if you must troubleshoot a problem or contact technical support. It can also come in handy to catalog the device in an inventory.
Although manufacturers typically use stickers or print the information on the chassis of their laptops or desktops,Windows 10allows you to check the model number and the serial number (service tag) using the System Information app, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.
Thishow-to guidewill walk you through the steps to check the model number of your computer, whether it’s from Dell, HP, Acer, Lenovo, or another manufacturer.
How to determine PC model from System Information
To find the computer model number with System Information on Windows 10, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, you will clearly see the computer model.
How to determine PC model from Command Prompt
To figure out your computer model number with Command Prompt on Windows 10, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the commands will display the model number and the serial number of the desktop or laptop running Windows 10.
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How to determine PC model from PowerShell
To determine a laptop or desktop model number with PowerShell commands, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, PowerShell will reveal the model and the computer’s serial number.
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
