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What CPU does my Windows PC have?


There are a couple of ways you can find out what type of CPU is in a Windows PC without opening the case.




It goes without saying that every user wants to know which processor is installed on their computer system. To get this kind of information, you can use some simple solutions depending on what properties of the CPU you want to view. You don't need any meaningful free ones like for example the ► CPU frequency !


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1.) ... The first and easiest method CPU query!
2.) ... CPU query via Windows System Info!
3.) ... Recognize the processor type in the DirectX dialog!




1.) The first and easiest method, CPU query!

The first and easiest way to get information about the processor can be called the standard method.

1. Simply the key combination [Win-Logo] + [R]

2. And the command control /name Microsoft.System and confirm the command with [ENTER]! 

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(Image-1) Windows PC and my CPU!
Windows PC and my CPU!

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2.) CPU query via Windows System Info!

The second possibility of the CPU query also key combination [Win-Logo] + [R] and the command msinfo32.exe  and confirm the command with [ENTER]! ( ... see image-2 )




(Image-2) CPU query on the Windows PC!
CPU query on the Windows PC!

Most computer users have no idea what kind of CPU is in their machine and that's fine. As long as your computer is working properly and doing the job, CPU type is rarely an issue. That being said, knowing what kind of CPU is installed in your computer might be great.  

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3.) Recognize the processor type in the DirectX dialog!

You can also use the "dxdiag" command .   When querying Direct-X, the process information is also displayed.  

1. Windows + R key

2. Command dxdiag

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(Image-3) Processor CPU Windows PC!
Processor CPU Windows PC!

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As with MAC-OS, Linux, and Android, information about processors can be obtained quickly under all Windows operating systems, these examples are suitable for --- OS_Windows6 --- so almost all Windows operating systems.

 







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