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by G_tech on December 21st, 2008
Try these and see if they will help, one one them should help you find out what it is.
WHAT’S ON MY PC
One of the best pieces of FREE software there is today that will show you what is on your computer is known as: Belarc once it is downloaded you simply run and time you wish to see what is installed on your PC, from OS to Model, hardware, software, hot fix’s and the Keys to software on PC. This makes it a valuable program in that you can run it every so often and print off and save for you keys if for no other reason.
Another good FREE software is CPU ID which when run will identify what CPU is on any motherboard, can be run from a jump drive even.
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html
Operating Systems: Runs on Windows Vista, 2003, XP, 2000, NT 4, Me, 98, and 95. Browsers: Requires IE 3 or Netscape 3, and higher versions. Also runs on Opera, Mozilla, and Firefox. File size: 1681 KB. ** just a plain and simple program to run and use, for those who might not be so tech savy
http://www.gtopala.com/
This is a more detailed site than Belarc, have not used myself but have checked out the site and can see that it offers many detailed options, for those who are more tech savy
http://www.cpuid.com/
This is a fairly complete CPU identification utility
You can always go to control panel, system icon, general tab for some basic information also.
These instruction will help you look for what file/documents you have or maybe you need one certain file, this is a way to find it.
1) Start up My Computer and navigate to your downloaded software folder
2) Click on View and select details
3) Click on View and select Choose Details
4) Select Date Accessed
5) Compare Date Accessed and Date Modified
6) If Date Accessed is later than Date Modified, then you executed it.
FREE software, go to these sites to find software that will do many things for you, just depends on what you looking for from virus protection to child safety, program for you jump drive and the list goes on.
www.snapfiles.com
Go to the freeware section unless your looking for software for a jump drive then look at the top of page where it says features and click that tab, you will see on next page:
Handy programs for your stick drive.
Next try:
www.pcworld.com
Look at top of page where it says downloads and click, next page type in the search box and hit enter, brings up pages of what you’re looking for.
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You will also see shareware, trial stuff too along with the Freeware.
by Runaholism on May 12th, 2007
1. Right click on My Computer
2. Go to Properties
3. Click on the Hardware Tab
4. Under Device Manager, click on Device Manager
5. Double click on Display Adapters
6. Your video card should be listed there. Good luck!
by Karl Plesz on May 13th, 2007
Just to offer an alternative program to what rameystarman suggested, give System Information for Windows a try too. It's stand-alone, meaning it doesn't require installation.
http://www.gtopala.com/
by Colt COAT of Justice on December 21st, 2008
Go to the Cmos of the computer. I believe you access it (at least on mine)that on bootup you press F2 . I hope I am correct and that helps you
by supersai20 on December 21st, 2008
start>run>type dxdiag
by Starmaster on May 12th, 2007
There is a free program called Everest that will give you like an X-Ray or Fingerprint of everything inside your computer, including links to the manufacturers of the components inside. Here is a link:
http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html
Good Luck!
by Eager4Answers on October 22nd, 2009
Go to system information under the start menu in the acessories section and it will bring up everything in your computer.
by mike123 on September 3rd, 2009
by vittau on December 30th, 2008
Yet another alternative:
GPU-Z - http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/
by pride329 on January 6th, 2008
how do i find out what type of video card my pc needs
by RockyRun2011 on July 22nd, 2007
You can go to "system information". Once that is loaded you just have to click "display" (it's a tab) and it will go you loads of info, including what kind it is.
by Anonymous on July 20th, 2007
Open the case and look.
by tech2000 on July 20th, 2007
Right click on an empty place on the desk top
click properties
slect settings
click advance button
select adapter tab
Or
start menue
select run
type in dxdiag click ok
in dxdiag select Display 1 tab
by beenthere on May 27th, 2007
1. Open the case & look.
2. Run Aida32 - it's freeware.
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Comments
This info is saved for if I need it again but I just got a new computer. The problems was driving me nuts! ;) Thanks so much for your time.
by I love my baby on December 31st, 2008
your very welcome, door is always open just ask away, I may not always have the answer right that minute but will do my best to find it.
by G_tech on December 31st, 2008
Thanks so much, that is very kind of you.... but you do know, you can get rich from this type of chariety you are offering?!? ;)
by I love my baby on January 1st, 2009
There are those who know me really well that are trying to talk me into building a web site with all my "How to sheets" on them but I want to set as many of them as I can with power point or flash which will make them even better to understand, and I have only done a very small amount of them so far. Very time consuming.
As for getting rich, never happen I give away more of my time repair PC than I ever charge for it, I feel I'm rich in other ways besides I never set out to learn this for a living rather I only set out to learn it for my own knowledge & enjoy passing it on.
by G_tech on January 1st, 2009
You are a good person. :)
by I love my baby on January 3rd, 2009
Thank you
by G_tech on January 3rd, 2009