Yes, you can check PC model number on Windows 10, and here’s how.

If you can’t find the sticker with your PC model number, in this guide, we’ll show you three ways to find this information on Windows 10.

On Windows 10, understanding the model number of your device can come in handy in many situations. For example, when you need to upgrade or replace a component (such as memory, hard drive, display, power supply, etc.), and you want to make sure you’re getting the correct part. If you’re troubleshooting a problem, and you need to contact technical support. Or to identify the device for inventory purposes.

Whatever the reason it might be, in addition to the sticker affixed to your laptop or desktop, Windows 10 includes several ways to find the model number as well as serial number (also known as “service tag”) of your device using System Information, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.

In this Windows 10 guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to find out the model number on your computer.

How to check device model using System Information

To determine the device model number with System Information, use these steps:

1. Open Start.


2. Search for System Information and click the top result to open the app.


3. Click on System Summary.


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   Under the “System Model” field, you’ll find the model number of your device.

   
   

   

   
   

Once you complete the steps, you’ll have a clear understanding of the device model you’re using.

How to check device model using Command Prompt

To figure out your laptop or desktop model number with Command Prompt, use these steps:

1. Open Start.


2. Search for Command Prompt and click the top result to open the console.


3. 
   

   Type the following command to get the desktop or laptop model and press Enter:

   
   

   wmic csproduct get name

   
   

   

   
   


4. Confirm the computer model number.


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   (Optional) Type the following command to get the model and serial number and press Enter:

   
   

   wmic csproduct get name, identifyingnumber

   
   

   

   
   


6. Confirm the device model and serial number.

After you complete the steps, the commands will display the model number as well as the serial number of your desktop, laptop, or tablet running Windows 10.

How to check device model using PowerShell

To view the computer model with PowerShell, use these steps:

1. Open Start.


2. Search for PowerShell and click the top result to open the console.


3. 
   

   Type the following command to check the model as well as the serial number of your device and press Enter:

   
   

   Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_ComputerSystem

   
   

   

   
   


4. Confirm the device model number.


5. 
   

   (Optional) Type the following command to check the model and serial number and press Enter:

   
   

   Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_bios

   
   

   

   
   


6. Confirm the model as well as serial number of your laptop or desktop PC.

Once you complete the steps, the PowerShell commands will reveal the model number and the serial number of your device.

We’re focusing these instructions on Windows 10, but you can also use these steps on Windows 8.x. If you’re running Windows 7, then only the System Information and Command Prompts steps will work.

More Windows 10 resources

For more helpful articles, coverage, and answers to common questions about Windows 10, visit the following resources:

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