Tom's suggestion of going to Start/Programs/Accessories/System Tools/System Information is good.  However, you won't always find information about the CPU here.  Sometimes it can be seen on one of the bootup screens but a simpler and more reliable method is to download 'CPUZ' from this address:
http://www.cpuid.com/

It's a free CPU analyser which runs off a floppy in Windows.  Actually, I see there's also a free system analyser on the site, PCWizard - might be worth getting.

Ian Porter
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  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Ed Nelson 
  Subject: [PCSOFT] Finding basic system data


  Before I begin with my multiple problems, I suspect I should have at hand specifics regarding the relevant system---more than "Win98SE, abundant RAM, etc."  But I don't know where to find them, where to find specifics of security setting, etc.  Doubtless I should go to "Computer Lady" for such elementary stuff, but I feel too pressed to wait for a weekly newsletter.  Hoping I'm not, thereby, offending anyone.  Many, many thanx for your attention!

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