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If your PC or notebook is older, you may no longer know which processor is installed. Or you’re interested in a second-hand appliance but don’t trust the seller. There are many reasons why you might want to find out which CPU is installed in your device. Fortunately, doing so is a piece of cake, using either the Run command or the Windows icon.

## Determine the installed processor using the Execute command

1. Press Windows key+R on your keyboard to open the Run window.
2. Type «dxdiag» and press Enter. This will open the DirectX Diagnostic Tool. You may have to confirm again before you see the window.
3. In addition to your processor, you’ll also find the name of your motherboard, how much RAM and which graphics card is installed.

## Find out the name of your processor using the Windows icon

1. Right-click on the Windows icon at the bottom and select System. This’ll open a window of the same name.
2. Select Info from the list. Depending on the Windows version, you’ll also be taken to this screen directly after right-clicking. The device specifications, including your CPU, are displayed here.

Don’t know which CPU runs your Windows machine? Find out in just a few clicks.

Windows tip: how to find out which processor you have

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Windows tip: how to find out which processor you have

Determine the installed processor using the Execute command

Find out the name of your processor using the Windows icon

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