Windows 10: How to check computer specs

Windows 10 as of this writing is the latest version of the Windows operating system. Below is a guide to check you computer hardware specifications or informally "computer specs".

Click on Start Menu button

This button is represented by a Windows logo on the lower left of your screen.

Search DirectX Diagnostic Tool program

After clicking Start Menu button, you can directly type "dxdiag" without the double quotes.

 The DirectX Diagnostic Tool window

You can click on the System, Display or Render tabs to show computer hardware specifications.

Note: This guide is also applicable to older version Windows 8.