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The Windows Operating System (OS) can run on a plethora of different configurations of hardware. Since every computer has a different configuration from one anotherknowing what is inside your computer case can be helpful when posting on online forums.

Moreoverknowing your hardware configuration can help you plan for computer hardware upgradesassist with troubleshootingand know if your current system can run certain programsoperating systemsand games.

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To receive fastermore accurate support on TenForumsit is ideal to add your systems hardware configuration to your TenForums user profile. You can learn how to add your system hardware configuration using the tutorial below.

How to Fill in your System Specs at Ten Forums

CONTENTS:

Option One: Use System Information (msinfo32) within Windows
Option Two: Use DirectX Diagnostic Tool
Option Three: Generating a Speccy Report
Option Four: Use Device Management Tool

OPTION ONE

Using the System Information (msinfo32) within Windows

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To view the entirety of the msinfo32 commandview the Microsoft TechNet documentation here: Microsoft TechNet Msinfo32

1. Press the Windows + R keys at the same time to open the Run dialog box.

2. In the popup boxtype msinfo32 and select Ok or hit enter on the keyboard.

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Windows should now be displaying the System Information for this system. The left hand pane contains categories that will display additional information about the current system.

3. To save this informationselect the File option followed by the Save option.

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You can also choose to Export from this File menu to generate a text document instead.

4. When prompted for a save locationchoose an appropriate save location.

OPTION TWO

Using the DirectX Diagnostic Tool

1. Press the Windows + R keys at the same time to open the Run dialog box.

2. In the popup boxtype dxdiag and select Ok or hit enter on the keyboard. If prompted about digital signaturesselect Yes

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Windows should now be displaying the DirectX Diagnostic Tool for this system. Tabs located at the top of the window categorize the information.

3. To save this informationclick the Save All Information button towards the bottom of the window.

4. When prompted for a save locationchoose an appropriate save location.

OPTION THREE

Generating a Speccy Report

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Speccy is a third-party application that is managed by Piriform; an Avast company. The application is a user friendlyyet powerful hardware information collector that has easy exporting options for forums and to share hardware information.

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Speccy is a free application and is bundled withwhat can be consideredcomputer bloatware. During the installation of Speccyensure to untick and/or decline to any unwanted software.

1. Download the free version of Speccy using the official download page.

2. Once downloadedopen the installer and select to not install CCleaner at the bottom. Nextselect the Customize option underneath the Install button.

3. Opt in or out of any options you choose to select for your system. Thenselect Install.

4. Press the Run Speccy button at the end of installation.

5. After analyzing your systemSpeccy will generate a hardware configuration report within the application.

6. To share the reportselect File then press Publish Snapshot. When prompted to create a URLselect Yes.

OPTION FOUR

Using the Device Management Tool

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To communicate to Windowsdevices uses a device driver. To learn more about what a Windows driver isvisit this page here.

Since a driver is needed for ideal operation of computer hardwareyou can detect and see what is currently communicating with the system through this driver.

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If your system is using generic Windows drivers for your computer hardwarethe readings from this option may not be accurate. Make sure that all drivers for the system are fully updated before checking them.

1. Right click the Windows Start Menu icon and select Device Manager.

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Each device connected to the system is categorized by type. You can expand each type by pressing the gray right arrow next to each category.

2. To view hardwareexpand the category and right click on the device. Select to view its Properties.

3. In the tab menu at the topchoose Details and change the Property to Hardware Ids. The information here will be the hardware ID that is being sent from the device.

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