B brunkke Apr 11, 2005 #1 I need to know a good program that tells me exactly what kind of hardware a computer has. Do you have any suggestions!?
I need to know a good program that tells me exactly what kind of hardware a computer has. Do you have any suggestions!?
Justin Posts: 914 +1 Apr 11, 2005 #2 In linux, the lspci utility can usually tell you 99% of what you need to know. In Windows, I prefer AIDA32, a free diagnostics, benchmarking and identification utility. http://www.majorgeeks.com/download181.html
In linux, the lspci utility can usually tell you 99% of what you need to know. In Windows, I prefer AIDA32, a free diagnostics, benchmarking and identification utility. http://www.majorgeeks.com/download181.html
I IronDuke Posts: 801 +0 Apr 12, 2005 #3 For windows Belarc Advisor gives a good concise view of the main points.
R RealBlackStuff Posts: 6,450 +3 Apr 12, 2005 #4 The above-mentioned Aida32 is no longer supported and has name-changed into Everest. Everest Home Edition, free at www.lavalys.com
The above-mentioned Aida32 is no longer supported and has name-changed into Everest. Everest Home Edition, free at www.lavalys.com
iss Posts: 1,994 +1 Apr 13, 2005 #5 one of the better freeware programs is the new SIW (System Information for Windows) http://www3.sympatico.ca/gtopala/
one of the better freeware programs is the new SIW (System Information for Windows) http://www3.sympatico.ca/gtopala/
Phantasm66 Posts: 4,909 +8 Apr 13, 2005 #6 Don't forget about plain old system information, which is part of windows.