Your PC’s serial number, sometimes called service tag, is an important piece of info that you should keep handy, especially when you’re troubleshootingWindows 8 Crashing? How to Easily Troubleshoot Blue Screen & Other IssuesWindows 8 Crashing? How to Easily Troubleshoot Blue Screen & Other IssuesWindows 8 isn't perfect. That said, most blue screens and application crashes aren't Windows' fault. Our tips will help you identify exactly what's wrong with your PC and fix it.Read More or calling up tech support. Here’s a one-step trick for finding it.
Launch the Command Prompt by pressing Windows Key + R to bring up the Run dialog, typing in cmd, and hitting Enter. (Or launch it using any other method you prefer.) Then, type in the following command and press Enter again:
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wmic bios get serialnumber
What Is My Computer's Serial Number Windows 7
This displays your computer’s serial number instantly. Note it down for future use. That’s all there is to it!
Just a word of advice to anyone calling any tech support: the person you talk to will ask for a tag or serial number and you need to have it
— Arthur (@pelirrojo79) March 26, 2014
The command only works on Windows 7 through Windows 10 because these Windows versions have the WMIC utility built into them. If you want thorough information about every aspect of your PC, we recommend using Belarc AdvisorDid You Get The PC You Ordered? Find Out With These System Information Tools [Windows]Did You Get The PC You Ordered? Find Out With These System Information Tools [Windows]Have you recently purchased a PC? If yes, was it customized? By customized, I mean assembled by a local computer shop, or even just by someone you know who builds and sells computers. If you..Read More.
By the way, the serial number is also available on the hardware itself, but it’s usually located in a hard-to-access place, such as on the back of the CPU. Thanks to the WMIC method, you won’t ever have to crouch behind the computer table or open up the hardware. You can see it right on your screen at any time!
Now look at it some more. That's your computer's serial number. Yes. It's right there. Look at it. It was under your machine the whole time.
— Matthew Buttler (@DiverseCauses) October 9, 2015
Have you had trouble in the past locating information related to your computer or any of its components? How did you work it out? Share your experience with us.
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I always used Belarc for everything. Even for Product Keys. The output file can be found in the program files> belarc> tmp> it will be in the html format. I would save it in the cloud for future reference.
for linux > dmidecode -s system-serial-number
I've always used Belarc Advisor. It's saved me for getting my software product keys too!
Dosnt work on my system either, I built it myself. Perhaps a foot note explaining that your tip only works on OEM systems might be a help..
On my (Lenovo) laptop that command produces a different number to the serial number on the box label.
In the Belarc Advisor report, the number produced by this WMIC command is listed as the 'system serial number' while the one on the box label is listed as both 'chassis serial number' and 'main circuit board serial number'.
In case I ever need to contact service support it looks like it would be useful to have both serial numbers available, so thanks for the info.
Unfortunately, your shortcut method of finding my machine's serial number doesn't work on my PowerSpec i7 computer, running Win 8.1 Professional (X64). Fortunately, the manufacturer put a nifty sticker on the side panel of the computer.
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HP Pavilions ship with a serial number used to identify each unit. Unlike the product name and number, which apply to a specific group of units, the serial number is unique to each computer. Business owners who want to know more about their Pavilion's warranty status or need to track the product in case the Pavilion is sent out for repairs can use the serial number to obtain such information. Animeindo one piece full episode.
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Turn off the HP Pavilion and close its cover. Disconnect the power adapter.
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Turn the computer over and scan the case for a product sticker.
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Push the tabs to eject the battery pack if you don't see a sticker on the bottom of the case. Check the battery for a product label.
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Loosen the screws securing the cover panel or panels to the computer, if neither the case nor the battery include a product label. Remove the panels to reveal the product label.
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Review the product label to find the serial number on the HP Pavilion.
Tip
- You can also find the serial number in the System Information window. Press 'Function-Esc' to open System Information.
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