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HWiNFO32 is the latest version of a freeware system information utility that we've been familiar with for some time, and it's gotten better through constant updates. Its mission is simple: extract and display the maximum amount of information about your system that anyone can think of. We think every user ought to have a decent system information tool to help them keep an eye on their PC's critical processes and performance. HWiNFO32 is more than a decent tool, though; it's an excellent one.
HWiNFO32's download includes both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, and its installation process finishes with a system scan. The program has a two-part interface: a floating System Summary box and an Explorer-style window with a left-side tree view displaying all of our system's hardware by category. There's no minimize button on the summary page, just an X and a Close button, but we could open it at any time from the main window's toolbar. This toolbar also let us save reports, configure and display all our PC's many sensors and their values, run and log a variety of benchmark tests, and access a nice Help file. Expanding any of the headings in the tree view filled the main window with an amazing amount of data extracted from our hardware. For instance, the CPU info included at least five entries on the Halt State. HWiNFO32 also displayed information about our BIOS, ports, mainboard slots, and even System Enclosure, when it's available. We ran the benchmarking tests on our CPU, RAM, and disk. The Results include a really neat Compare option that displays similar hardware with our results in ranked graphs.
The System Summary collects all the important stuff in one compact, efficient view, including CPU and RAM use, graphics, drives, and clock timings. Aside from drop-down lists for selecting CPU or GPU cores or RAM modules, there are no controls on the System Summary, only data displays. The split view lets you move each interface separately, which can be handy for tweaking or troubleshooting with multiple open windows. If you're looking for a system information tool, we can recommend HWiNFO32.
Publisher's Description
From REALiX:
HWiNFO32 is a professional hardware information and diagnostic tool supporting latest components, industry technologies, and standards. Its target is to recognize and extract the most possible amount of information about computer's hardware, which makes it suitable for users searching for driver updates, computer manufactures, and system integrators.
What's new in this version: Version 4.18 has added reporting of GPU Serial Number for later ATI/AMD GPUs.
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4.2 starsout of 33 votes
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"This is a great little utility!"
Version: HWiNFO32 4.16
Pros
It's fast, accurate and provides an in depth description of a computers hardware.
Cons
None that I've seen.
Summary
Get it run it and file away the results until you make a hardware change and the start all over. It only takes a couple of minutes and can be a real time saver in many other instances.
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"This another among many information gatherer."
Version: HWiNFO32 3.95
Pros
It is easy to use and gives you some information.
Cons
Doesn't do a whole lot more then windows info.
Summary
I guess it is worth having if you got room for it on your hard drive.
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"Easy to use great program"
Version: HWiNFO32 3.93
Pros
does what it said it would
Cons
none so far
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"hardware info at your fingertips"
Version: HWiNFO32 3.93
Pros
Easy install, detailed list of hardware on your system
Cons
none that I have found.
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"One of the most complete system information programs..."
Version: HWiNFO32 3.91
Pros
Show all the devices on your computer, all of them.
Cons
None that I know of.
Summary
Great product. Does what it says.
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"good software free"
Version: HWiNFO32 3.90
Pros
Its free software
Cons
I do not know
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"Informative program"
Version: HWiNFO32 3.90
Pros
Has worked well on 32-bit systems I have used it on in the past.
Cons
Does not work on my 64-bit Windows 7 system - freezes the mouse and have to shut down the system to get mouse control back.
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"very informative"
Version: HWiNFO32 3.86
Pros
well presented
Cons
none to date
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"Couldn't even get it to download properly."
Version: HWiNFO32 3.73
Pros
Free is the only thing I can say.
Cons
Couldn't even get it to download properly.
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"Great Program for learning computer info"
Version: HWiNFO32 3.67
Pros
Easy to configure
Easy to install
Easy to use
Doesn't have a huge processCons
None So Far
Summary
As a somewhat advanced computer user (I'm an IT intern at my college) I have discovered that this program works very well for me when I am working on computers for people who don't know what's in it. It makes it very easy to download, install run so that I know the specs of a computer within minutes of starting to work on it.
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