# How to Open System Information Tool on Windows

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**Author:** Ayushi Chauhan
**Published:** 2022-11-24
**Updated:** 2022-11-24
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When you want to comprehend the hardware and drivers found on your Windows computer or device, System Information, a system profiler offered by Microsoft, can be very helpful. The tool generates thorough information about every part of your system. There is no better place to answer fundamental queries about the operating system and hardware than System from Control Panel if you’re about to install a new app or are troubleshooting your device.

To compare past and present configurations, you can use it to create what we refer to as configuration data sets. Basically, when your system is operating regularly, you build a configuration data set. You can then compare the current configuration data set with the one you prepared earlier to see what has changed if your machine starts acting strangely. In Windows, you can quickly view fundamental system details like the operating system version, memory and processor specifications, computer name, domain or workgroup information, and Windows activation status. Using the Windows System Information app, you can also view comprehensive system details such as hardware and driver information. We mentioned below are the Ways to **Open System Information Tool on Windows.**

## Ways to Open System Information Tool on Windows

### The Start Menu Method

Click on the start menu button and type ‘**system information**’. Click on ‘**System Information App’** that will appear in the search result. A window will open with the label System Information and a blue monitor with an ‘i’ icon.

In the **opened window**, you will find two panels. The left panel, with the label ‘**System Summary**’, will have expandable options listed. In the right panel, you will find detailed information about your PC such as name and manufacturer of OS, system, and baseboard, BIOS and SMBIOS versions, physical and virtual memory, processor type and platform role, etc.

**Close** the window once you have the required information.

### The Run Box Method

Click on the start menu button and type in ‘**Run**’ to open the run dialog box. You can also open it by using keyboard shortcut Windows + R.

Type ‘**msinfo32**’ in the dialog box and click on ‘**Ok**’. The system information panel will open.

### The System Properties Method

Press the Windows and X key simultaneously. A menu will open with different options. Select ‘**System**’ from this menu to **open the System Properties app.**The system window will open. You can also open this window by right-clicking on This PC and selecting the Properties option.

In the System Windows, there are two panels. In the left panel, you will see different settings options while in the right panel, you will see general system information under the text **‘View basic information about your computer**’. There are four main sections here i.e. Windows edition, system, computer name, domain and workgroup settings and Windows activation.

When you have the necessary information, **close**the system properties app.

### The DirectX Diagnostic Tool Method

You can open this tool by typing ‘**dxdiag**’ in the start menu and selecting the yellow X icon.

In the **DirectX Diagnostic Tool window,** click on the **System tab.** In this tab, you will see information about your system such as OS, computer name, system manufacturer, memory, processor, BIOS, page file, system model and DirectX version, etc.

Once you have the information required, **close the DirectX tool by clicking on Exit.**

## Final Words

So here we conclude our article on how to Open System Information Tool on Windows. The System Information tool in Windows  shows configuration information about your computer, such as details about the hardware resources, system software, and major components. While having access to all of this information is a convenient way to learn specifics about your system, it can also assist you in troubleshooting issues with system configuration.

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