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How to tell how many CPUs (cores) you have on Windows 7

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Mar 15, 2026575069 views
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I got me a nice new laptop and I want to know a bit more about the hardware. How can I see how many CPUs my computer has in Windows 7? (Note: Clicking on Start → right clicking on Computer → selecting properties shows me the processor type, but it does not say anything about the core count.)

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Fix for: How to tell how many CPUs (cores) you have on Windows 7

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You don't need other programs. Just run this in the command prompt: and you will get a list of Cores/Logical Processors for each CPU on your machine Or if you're lazy, just type and look for entries with the names and .

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