How to view system information

Updated September 2026 · Beginner-friendly guide

Overview

systeminfo collects Windows, computer, memory, network, and hotfix details. It can take several seconds to finish.

The report is useful for support, but it may contain computer names, network information, and update details that should be reviewed before sharing.

Type each command at the prompt, then press Enter. Replace sample names and paths with ones that exist on your computer.

Commands are generally not case-sensitive, but preserving the spelling shown here makes scripts easier to read.

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hostname
systeminfo
systeminfo | findstr /i /c:"OS Name" /c:"OS Version" /c:"System Type"
systeminfo > "%USERPROFILE%\system-report.txt"

Options change how a command behaves. Add spaces exactly as shown, and use the command's built-in help when an option is unfamiliar.

A path containing spaces must be enclosed in double quotes, such as "C:\My Files".

/fo list, /fo table, and /fo csv choose output formats.
/nh omits headers for table or CSV output.
Remote-computer options require authorization and suitable Windows configuration.

Check the current folder and read the command output before assuming an operation succeeded.

Practice with disposable files first. Commands that delete, overwrite, or stop a process may not offer an Undo button.

Do not post an unreviewed full report publicly.
The OS version displayed by tools may use build numbers; Windows Settings provides friendlier edition information.
A missing hotfix in this list does not alone prove a computer is unpatched.

Create a temporary practice folder under your user profile so the examples cannot affect Windows system files.

After each command, inspect the result with dir or another read-only command before continuing.