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Hello Experts
We've been given a task of checking the specification of all the Laptops/Desktops in the office to identify those most in need of replacement.
Although we've got a reasonable idea of what we're looking for (we think!!)
Processor Type and Speed
Cache Size
RAM Size
Hard Disk
is there anything else that we should be capturing and what is the easiest way of obtaining this information.
They seem to be primarily HP's(of varying ages) with a smattring of Dells and Compaqs, running Windows 2000 and XP
Unfortunately we're restricted from installing any software to help with this.
Any pointers would be most appreciated
Cheers
Mark
We've been given a task of checking the specification of all the Laptops/Desktops in the office to identify those most in need of replacement.
Although we've got a reasonable idea of what we're looking for (we think!!)
Processor Type and Speed
Cache Size
RAM Size
Hard Disk
is there anything else that we should be capturing and what is the easiest way of obtaining this information.
They seem to be primarily HP's(of varying ages) with a smattring of Dells and Compaqs, running Windows 2000 and XP
Unfortunately we're restricted from installing any software to help with this.
Any pointers would be most appreciated
Cheers
Mark
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we use SMS from Win 03 server to list specs.
open device management, in the general tab it displays processor type, Ram
in the hardware section, it lists the disk, and cd models
then google the cpu model for the cache size
in the hardware section, it lists the disk, and cd models
then google the cpu model for the cache size
You can have a try with SIW software to check for your system information too:
http://www.gtopala.com/siw-download.html (It is free)
PC that should be get replace most of the time base on its performance, for example the PC running very slow ...... etc ........ Those Pentium 1, 2 and 3 should consider "Old model" already, can put it under "need to upgrade" categories. You can keep the RAM and used into another PC (Hopefully your company PC is not using the SD RAM, it is consider very old model already)
Normally the PC with the performance below should be far enough to used in the office:
Hard Disk = 80GB
DDR RAM / DDR2 RAM = 256 MB
Processor = 1.8 Ghz or above
Operating System = XP SP 2 (not vista for now, Vista still not stable and still not get supported by
most of the hardware and software)
I would recommand DELL, the service from DELL is the best for me, if you have any problems, you can just go online and chat with the Technical Support from DELL which others brand does not provided this kind of service. And the DELL technician will come to your house to pick up the PC if your PC break down (No need you to bring that heavy PC from here to there)
http://www.gtopala.com/siw-download.html (It is free)
PC that should be get replace most of the time base on its performance, for example the PC running very slow ...... etc ........ Those Pentium 1, 2 and 3 should consider "Old model" already, can put it under "need to upgrade" categories. You can keep the RAM and used into another PC (Hopefully your company PC is not using the SD RAM, it is consider very old model already)
Normally the PC with the performance below should be far enough to used in the office:
Hard Disk = 80GB
DDR RAM / DDR2 RAM = 256 MB
Processor = 1.8 Ghz or above
Operating System = XP SP 2 (not vista for now, Vista still not stable and still not get supported by
most of the hardware and software)
I would recommand DELL, the service from DELL is the best for me, if you have any problems, you can just go online and chat with the Technical Support from DELL which others brand does not provided this kind of service. And the DELL technician will come to your house to pick up the PC if your PC break down (No need you to bring that heavy PC from here to there)
I know you said you don't want to install any software but LANSWEEPER which I mentioned in my first podt only needs to be installed on one machine for it to geather details from the rest of your network - it does not put anything on any of the other systems and the software is FREE http://www.lansweeper.com/
If you really don'twant ANY additional sofyware then MSINFO32 from the command line gives the most comprehensive list.
If you really don'twant ANY additional sofyware then MSINFO32 from the command line gives the most comprehensive list.
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AltertaBeef - very nice post, very good information.
michko
michko
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Thanks for the help
Much Appreciated
Mark
Much Appreciated
Mark