How to Check the System Configuration on Your Dell Computer

Summary: This guide explains how to check your computer's components list online. This includes hardware, software, and services purchased with the computer.

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Instructions

Knowing a computer's component list (system configuration) allows you to:

  • Identify known issues
  • Determine updates for components
  • Determine hardware specifications

Follow the steps to find your computer's configuration information:

Note: For more information, reference What Kind of Computer Do I Have by Finding Your Dell Model Number or the videos below.
  1. Browse to Dell Support site.
    Either:
    • Enter your computer's Service Tag or Express service code, and then select Search.
      Or:
    • Select detect this PC automatically, and them select the Explore Product Support.
  2. Select Product Specifications located in the upper right corner.
  3. Your computer's specifications are listed.

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How to Check the System Configuration on Your Dell System

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Article Number: 000125283
Article Type: How To
Last Modified: 03 Nov 2025
Version:  25
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