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Before sharing an identifier with a support agent or entering it in a form, check which field they mean: a device name, Windows product ID, computer hardware ID, and an individual device’s hardware ID are not interchangeable.
Find the computer or device name in Settings
- Right-click Start and select Settings.
- Choose System > About.
- Under Device specifications, read the value beside Device name. The device model appears just below it.
The device name is the readable name used to identify the computer on a network. It is often what people mean when they ask for a computer ID.
Find the Windows product ID
The Windows product ID is an operating-system identifier, not the computer’s device name. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell and run systeminfo. Review the output for Product ID.
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Find a hardware ID for a device
A device hardware ID identifies a particular hardware device, such as a network adapter, for Windows driver matching. To view one:
- Search for and open Device Manager.
- Locate the device and open its Properties.
- Choose the Details tab.
- In the Property list, select Hardware Ids or Compatible Ids.
What is a computer hardware ID (CHID)?
A computer hardware ID, or CHID, is a GUID that Windows generates from SMBIOS field data. It can be used for tasks such as driver targeting and deployment. It is not the same as the computer’s displayed device name or the Windows product ID, and most people looking up their computer name do not need a CHID.
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Find the Machine ID in a wireless network report
If the request specifically refers to the Machine ID in Microsoft’s wireless network report, generate the report from an elevated Command Prompt:
- Search for Command Prompt.
- Right-click it and select Run as administrator.
- Run
netsh wlan show wlanreport. - Open the generated report and review its general system information for Machine ID.
The report also includes other system details. Its Machine ID should not be treated as interchangeable with a device name or Windows product ID.
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Which Windows identifier do you need?
| Identifier | Where to find it | What it identifies |
|---|---|---|
| Device name | Settings > System > About > Device specifications | The readable computer name used to identify the PC on a network. |
| Windows product ID | Run systeminfo in Command Prompt or PowerShell |
A Windows operating-system identifier. |
| Computer hardware ID (CHID) | Generated from SMBIOS field data | A computer identifier used in technical work such as driver targeting and deployment. |
| Device hardware ID | Device Manager > device Properties > Details | A specific hardware device identifier used for driver matching. |
| Machine ID in wireless report | Generate a report with netsh wlan show wlanreport |
A field in the wireless network report’s system information. |
FAQ
Where do I find my Windows 11 computer name?
Open Settings > System > About and look under Device specifications for Device name.
Is my computer ID the same as my Windows product ID?
Not necessarily. People often use “computer ID” to mean the device name, while the Windows product ID is a separate operating-system identifier shown by systeminfo.
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How do I find a hardware ID in Windows?
Open Device Manager, open the relevant device’s Properties, select Details, then choose Hardware Ids or Compatible Ids from the Property list.
What is a computer hardware ID?
A CHID is a GUID generated by Windows from SMBIOS field data. It is mainly relevant to technical workflows such as driver targeting and deployment, rather than ordinary requests for a computer’s displayed name.
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What should I do if someone asks for my “computer ID”?
Ask which field or workflow they mean before sharing a value. They may be asking for the device name, Windows product ID, a CHID, an individual device’s hardware ID, or a Machine ID from a diagnostic report.
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