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Windows: How to quickly display the System Information screen using the keyboard

Posted on January 13, 2025

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If your computer runs Microsoft Windows, chances are you have viewed the System Information screen more than once.

This screen contains lots of need-to-know information about your PC’s hardware and Operating System as well as links to some of the most critical Windows system tools. 

If you ever need to call Tech Support for help with a hardware or software issue, you will likely be asked some questions that can quickly be answered by reviewing the concise, yet extremely important info displayed on the System Information screen.

Note: This info can also come in handy when purchasing a new program or device for your PC.

The System Information screen can easily be displayed by right-clicking on the This PC icon and then clicking Properties.

The thing is, some users prefer to keep the This PC icon hidden from view. If you’re one of them you can use a handy keyboard shortcut to instantly display the System Information screen in any recent version of Windows…

All you have to do is to press the Windows+Pause key combination (hold down the Windows key while pressing the Pause key).

Note: The Windows key is typically found in the lower left-hand corner of the keyboard. On most keyboards the Pause key (sometimes labeled Pause/Break) is located somewhere near the upper right corner.

 


 






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