How to find computer serial numbers on Windows 10
You can determine your computer’s serial number without checking the firmware or sticker, and here’s how to accomplish the task on Windows 10.
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On Windows 10, the ability to check the computer serial number can come in handy in many scenarios. For instance, when you need to create an inventory of the devices connected to your home network or organization, or need to contact technical support to troubleshoot a problem, order a replacement part, or check the warranty information.
Usually, you can find the required information on the sticker affixed on the back or bottom of your laptop or desktop, or checking the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) or Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) on your motherboard. However, if the sticker isn’t available or you don’t want to go through extra steps to access firmware, you can also use PowerShell and Command Prompt to retrieve this information quickly onWindows 10.
In addition, using commands can be useful to automate the processusing a scriptwhen you need to retrieve the serial information from multiple devices.
In thisWindows 10 guide, we’ll walk you through the steps to quickly find your device serial number using command lines.
How to determine PC serial number using PowerShell
To retrieve the serial number of your computer with a PowerShell command, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, you’ll know the serial number of your desktop or laptop computer.
If you are using the command to export the output, you’ll find the file in folder location you specified. Also, since you exported it as a text format, you can open it with Notepad or any other text editor.
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How to determine PC serial number using Command Prompt
To check the device serial number using a Command Prompt command, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the command will return the serial number without needing to access the BIOS or going behind the device to look for the sticker.
Although these commands will work on any computer, custom-build devices don’t have a serial number. This means that the command output may read “To Be Filled By O.E.M.”
If you’re looking to retrieve the device model number, you can usethese instructions.
Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
