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| Developer(s) | Piriform Software |
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| Initial release | 23 April 2010 [1] |
| Operating system | Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista and XP, including both 32-bit and 64-bit versions, but not RT tablet editions |
| Platform | IA-32 and x64 |
| Size | 8.6 MB |
| Type | Utility software |
| License | Freemium |
| Website |
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Speccy, developed by Piriform Software, is a freeware utility software and runs under Microsoft Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista and XP for both IA-32 and x64 versions of these operating systems, [2] [3] which shows the user information about hardware and software of the computer. The information displayed by Speccy includes processor brand and model, hard drive size and speed, amount of memory ( RAM), information about graphics card and operating system. Speccy is used to monitor what hardware is present in a system and how it is being used. [4] [5] [6] [7]
Lifehacker stated in 2009 that among similar tools, Speccy was the "cleanest and most detailed one we've used yet". [6] Download Squad described the software as "[though] not as detailed as some other system information tools, Speccy still provides a good deal of essential information and gathers it quickly". [3] In 2010, PC World stated that the beta test version "gives you a remarkable amount of technical detail" that is "more comprehensive than other tools like Systeminfo". [5] In its 2012 review Softpedia rated version 1.24.632 four stars (of five). [7]
As of Windows 10 version 1511 released in November 2015, Speccy versions 1.28.709 and before are automatically uninstalled after downloading the update. [8] [9] Speccy 1.29.714 was released on 3 December to restore Speccy to Windows 10 after the November update. [10] [11]
See also
References
- ^ "Blog Piriform". Piriform. Archived from the original on January 23, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ^ "Download Speccy". Piriform. Archived from the original on January 25, 2018. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ^ a b Mathews, Lee (January 8, 2010). "Speccy is a handy, portable system information tool from the makers of CCleaner". Download Squad. Huffington Post. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- ^ "Speccy Main page". Piriform. Archived from the original on January 25, 2018. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
- ^ a b Gralla, Preston (October 11, 2010). "Speccy". PC World. Archived from the original on December 2, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
- ^ a b Gordon, Whitson (November 10, 2009). "Speccy Gives You Detailed Information About Your Hardware". Lifehacker. Archived from the original on November 26, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
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b Popa, Bogdan (January 29, 2013).
"Speccy 1.24.632 - Softpedia Editor's Review for Speccy". Softpedia.
Archived from the original on November 26, 2013. Retrieved November 26, 2013.
Editor's Rating 4.0/5
- ^ Massive Windows 10 Update Has Three Nasty Surprises Archived September 9, 2017, at the Wayback Machine. Forbes.
- ^ Windows 10 uninstalling user programs without permission Archived December 18, 2015, at the Wayback Machine. BetaNews.
- ^ Speccy restores compatibility with Windows 10, supports latest Intel processors Archived December 22, 2015, at the Wayback Machine. BetaNews.
- ^ Speccy Update Fixes Windows 10 Issues, Will No Longer Be Removed During November Update Install Archived October 31, 2021, at the Wayback Machine. Softpedia.
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