PC Hardware Info

Automate remote hardware information collection from multiple Windows computers.

Purpose

Back in 2019, I needed to collect detailed hardware information from multiple remote computers for a project. Instead of logging into each machine individually, I automated the process using WMI to gather comprehensive system specs in one go.

Tech Stack

• Framework: .NET Framework 4.0
• Language: C#
• Library: Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI)
• Version: 1.0.0.0

Quick Start

GetRPCHWInfo.exe COMPUTER1 COMPUTER2 COMPUTER3

Reports are automatically saved to the app folder.

What it collects

• OS: Computer name, OS version, serial number, timezone
• Hardware: CPU (cores, speed, model), RAM, storage (size, free space)
• Devices: Network adapters, GPU, audio devices, printers
• Software: Installed applications
• Other: Page file settings

Usage

Single Computer

GetRPCHWInfo.exe WORKSTATION-01

Multiple Computers

GetRPCHWInfo.exe WORKSTATION-01 WORKSTATION-02 WORKSTATION-03

With Domain

GetRPCHWInfo.exe DOMAIN\COMPUTERNAME

The app will prompt for credentials if needed. Results include a summary table showing success/failure for each computer.

Requirements

• Windows Vista or later
• .NET Framework 4.0 or higher
• Admin privileges (recommended)
• Network access to target computers
• WMI enabled on target computers

Notes

• All reports saved to the app folder in text format
• Handles authentication for secured networks
• Graceful error handling and continues processing even if one computer fails
• Each report includes computer name and timestamp