Thursday, June 2, 2011

[Simply Computers] Re: Trying to find my HP serial #, etc...???

 

Hey, Bill! -- sounds interesting, thank you. Soon as I have a bit of free time I'll check that out.

Paul

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--- In simplycomputers2@yahoogroups.com, "Bill Aycock" <billaycock@...> wrote:
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> Paul--
> I delayed in answering to learn something new, myself. However--
> I use "Belarc Advisor" to get a complete description of my computers, every time I make a significant change (Hardware or Software) and keep a hard copy safe.
> It will give you serial numbers and model numbers, where they exist, and records all updates and keys for installed software. Belarc maintains a database against which your installations are compared, and lets you know of available material. It is free for non-commercial use.
> I like it.

> Bill--W4BSG

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> >> > On 5/30/2011 11:20 AM, Paul wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > > I have an HP Compaq 6000 NV 470 UT desktop (which I got in late 2009).
> >> > > I believe HP classifies this model as a "business" machine.
> >> > > If I somehow ever happened to misplace my serial number, is there some quick way that I can see on-screen info about my computer (model number, serial number, etc., etc.)? It'd be so much easier because it's impossible to get in back of it, the way it's situated; I have to use a mirror and flashlight!
> >> > > I thought the shortcut was something like CNTRL + ALT + S (all pressed simultaneously).
> >> > > I wonder, though, if that's different now and if the keystrokes were changed to something else.
> >> > > I tried CTRL + ALT + S just now but NOTHING happens AT ALL.
> >> > >
> >> > > Many thanks for any info/advice.
> >> > >
> >> > > Paul in West Los Angeles

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