2 Getting to know your computer

Finding your hardware and software information

Locating hardware

To find out what hardware is installed on your computer:

1.From the Start screen, type control panel, and then select Control Panel.

2.Select System and Security, select System, and then click Device Manager in the left column. A list displays all the devices installed on your computer.

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1.From the Start screen, type hp performance advisor, and then select HP Performance Advisor. –or–

From the Windows desktop, click the HP OMEN Central Ops icon on the taskbar, and then click HP Performance Advisor.

2.Select Your Computer, and then select Device Information. A list displays all the devices installed on your computer.

To find information about system hardware components and the system BIOS version number:

▲Press fn+esc.

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▲From the Start screen, type hp performance advisor, select HP Performance Advisor, and then select Your Computer.

Locating software

To find out what software is installed on your computer:

▲From the Start screen, click the down arrow in the lower-left corner of the screen.

Finding your hardware and software information

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