How to Retrieve the Windows Serial Number
This article explains how you can easily obtain the serial number of your Windows 10 or Windows 11 device using built-in Windows commands.
Using Command Prompt
You can use the following commands:
BIOS Serial Number:
wmic bios get serialnumber
System Product Information:
wmic csproduct get identifyingnumber
Motherboard (Baseboard) Serial Number:
wmic baseboard get serialnumber
System Enclosure Serial Number:
wmic systemenclosure get serialnumber
Using PowerShell
You can alternatively use these commands in PowerShell:
BIOS Serial Number:
(Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_BIOS).SerialNumber
Computer System Product Serial Number:
(Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_ComputerSystemProduct).IdentifyingNumber
Baseboard (Motherboard) Serial Number:
(Get-CimInstance -ClassName Win32_BaseBoard).SerialNumber
Comprehensive System Info:
Get-ComputerInfo | Select-Object CsManufacturer, CsModel, BiosSerialNumber
Using System Information Tool
Open the System Information tool (msinfo32) to visually see the serial number:
Press
Win + R, typemsinfo32, and hit Enter.Under System Summary, look for System SKU or Serial Number.
To export to a text file from the command line:
msinfo32 /report %USERPROFILE%\Desktop\systeminfo.txt
The serial number will be listed in the generated report.
These built-in methods help you quickly access your device’s serial number for inventory, asset management, or warranty purposes.