software to view system properties

hwinfo can write almost anywhere, we used it from Ubuntu to track the systems we refurb. It can also output to different formats, (html, xml...) ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Dave Wade" <dave.g4ugm at gmail.com> > To: General at pallando.ncf.ca, "On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts" <cctalk at classiccmp.org> > Sent: Sunday, July 7, 2013 12:04:53 PM > Subject: Re: software to view system properties > > On 07/07/2013 16:30, Cindy Croxton Electronics Plus wrote: >> We are going to be receiving 16 pallets of laptops shortly, and I >> am looking >> for software that does not have to be installed, does not require >> an OS >> (there is no hard drive in the laptops), and will export to >> something that I >> can import into an Excel spreadsheet. Has anyone ever used this >> program, or >> can you suggest an alternative? >> >> >> >> http://www.gtopala.com/siw-tools/siw-viewer.html >> >> >> >> We need to run a basic BIOS boot test, check the screen to make >> sure it is >> not cracked or gouged, etc. >> >> I also want to collect system info such as Manufacturer of the >> laptop, the >> model number, the serial number, Processor type and speed, >> installed memory, >> and if it has any goodies installed like webcam or wireless. >> >> >> >> Preferably the program can be run from a USB stick, and will write >> the >> system info back to the same stick. Then I can import the system >> info into >> a spreadsheet. > I don't believe there is anything "off the shelf". I am inclined to > say > use the "Hwinfo" tool on the Ultimate Boot CD but I don't know if it > will write to a USB stick... > > http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/ > >> >> >> Many thanks in advance, >> >> >> >> Cindy Croxton