How Do You Check The Hardware Components Of A PC?
The hardware demands of computer software programs tend to increase over time, meaning that older PCs may not meet the latest software programs’ requirements. If you plan on buying a new program or upgrading your current software, it is important to know what hardware components you have installed to make certain that your computer will be able to run the program. Checking your hardware information is also important if you plan to upgrade your PC. Click “Start,” right click “My computer,” and select “Manage.” Click on “Device Manager,” in the left pane on the computer management window. Click on the plus (+) sign next to any hardware device category to expand a list of your installed hardware components. For instance, of you want to check what kind of video card you have, click on the plus sign next to “Display Adapter.” Click “Start,” and then click “Run.” Type “dxdiag” into the run text field and click “Ok.” For Windows Vista, you can type this directly into the search field under th
