Easy, Here's How To Find Your Windows PC Series Number

Tutorially view Windows PC serial numbers (photo: dock.unsplash)

JAKARTA Windows never displays its PC serial number at the device interface. Therefore, if you want to know the PC serial number you are using, you should know how to do it.

Fortunately, PC serial numbers can be searched for easily using simple commands or by checking their hardware directly. The easiest way you can do it, launching from How to Geek, is to use a Command Prompt or Terminal.

This app runs PowerShell in Windows 11 in default. To open the application, you only need to right-click the Start button, then select 'Terminal (Admin)' to start.

Next, in the Terminal window, users can type or paste specific commands. This command uses the Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) tool to retrieve data from the system's BIOS.

After executing the command, the computer serial number will be displayed under the SerialNumber text. This number is withdrawn directly from UEFI firmware or computer BIOS. However, the success of this method relies on PC manufacturers.

Series numbers will only appear if the producer stores them correctly in BIOS or firmware. If the manufacturer doesn't fill them in properly, the user may see results like '0' text, 'Filled by OEM', or just empty space.

This also applies if the PC is assembled on its own because the PC unit as a whole does not have a single serial number. In this case, you may need to search for the serial number of the motherboard or individual component.

If the WMIC command fails or the PC is inaccessible, there are several other ways to search for serial numbers. For laptops, numbers are often printed on the sticker at the bottom or hidden inside the battery compartment.

For desktop PCs, users must check the stickers on the back, top, or side casings. These numbers can also be available in registration documents, guarantee receipts, or even in the original product box.