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Your Computer's Brand and Model

In order to better help you, we need to know as much about your computer system as possible. This includes what brand of computer you're using, and what model. There are some issues that are brand/model specific.

Your brand may be:

  • Dell
  • Lenovo
  • Apple (Macintosh)

Your model may be:

  • OptiPlex 755
  • ThinkPad
  • PowerMac 7100/66

Your Computer's Operating System

Your operating system is the software that runs your computer.

Apple

Click anywhere on the computer's desktop (not within an open window or on an icon) and then click on the apple icon in the upper-left corner of the screen. Click About This Mac.

About This Mac - Mac System Properties

Windows

Click Start > Settings > Control Panel > System. The System Properties window will open. You will find your system information under the General tab.

Windows System Properties

 

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