Computer Name

Overview

Computer Name, Model, and Manufacturer

Use the following instructions to determine the name, manufacturer, and model of your computer.

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PC

If you have a PC, you can find your computer information as follows.

  • Click on the Start button at the lower left hand of your screen, type “msinfo32″ without the quotes and hit the Enter key.
    Start Button
  • The following System Information window will appear. Please record the three items highlighted in blue below; System Name (computer name), System Manufacturer and System Model.
    System Information Window

Apple

If you have an Apple desktop or laptop computer, you can find your computer information as follows.

  • Click on the Apple icon at the top left of the screen
  • Select About This Mac to open the following window.
    About This Mac Window
  • Click on the System Report button to open the following window.
  • Record the Model Identifier highlighted below — iMac8,1 in this example.
    Mac Model Identifier
  • Scroll down, and select Network > Locations.
  • Record the Computer Name highlighted below — O1-217-SV-IMAC in this example.
    Mac NetBIOS Name
  • Close the System Report and About This Mac windows.