How To: Get Computer Name From Software Center for Windows

Question

 

How do I get my computer name from Software Center (Windows)?

 

Answer

Note:  Software Center needs the campus network. Off campus, connect to the VPN first: see How to connect to VPN using Windows.

1. Open Windows Search by pressing Windows + S keys simultaneously.

Windows key plus S key.

 

2. In the Search box, type Software Center.

Type the text Software Center in the Windows Search box width.

 

3. Click on Software Center App icon to launch Software Center.

Software Center application in Windows Search results. Click to launch.

 

4. In Software Center:

a. Select Applications in left hand pane.

b. Scroll down until you find the "My - Computer Information" application.

c. Click on My - Computer Information.

Software Center window with Applications and My-Computer Information

 

5. Click on Install or Open to launch My - Computer Information.

Software Center window with My-Computer Information application icon

 

6. Click on Capture Screenshot to Clipboard to save the information to the Clipboard.

Computer Info window

 

 

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