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    how do i find out what my computer has inside?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Tree_Burner, Apr 21, 2010.

  1. Tree_Burner

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    this comp is 10 years old and i want to see whats under the hood. is there a way to do this through the computer?
     
    Tree_Burner, Apr 21, 2010
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    Assuming it's running a version of Windows, use Device Manager.
     
    Lithus, Apr 21, 2010
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    mine doesn't appear to have a device manager. i'm running windows xp home edition. i checked my computer and control panel.
     
    Tree_Burner, Apr 21, 2010
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    found it. thanks.
     
    Tree_Burner, Apr 21, 2010
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    If you go to the Run box and type "dxdiag" without the quotes, that will also give you a nice (and probably more easily readable) summary of your specifications.
     
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    everest?

    10char
     
    wishmaster.dj, May 4, 2010
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    Download Belarc Advisor. That tells you everything there is to know and more on one nice organized page.
     
    Mastershroom, May 4, 2010
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    Sisoft Sandra is also an easy tool for this.
     
    ernstig01, May 4, 2010
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