Illustration of a computer
The central processing unit, or CPU, of a computer receives and executes information and commands from the computer's hardware. The type of CPU depends on the make and model of the computer as does the CPU's speed. There are a few methods available to determine the CPU information on a computer.
Instructions
1. Click on the "Start" button on the lower right-hand corner of the computer screen.
2. Right-click on "Computer" from the menu that appears.
3. Click on "Properties" to view a dialog box that will show information for "Processor", which is the CPU information.
4. Detect the CPU type and speed when using Linux by typing "less /proc/cpuinfo".
5. Click "Start" and then "Run". Type "msinfo32" in the "Run" dialog box. Click "OK" and then click on "System Summary" to view the CPU information.
6. Look at the instruction manual provided with your computer to view computer information, including CPU type and speed.
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