HWiNFO
HWiNFO is free for personal use; business or commercial use requires a license.
HWiNFO is a diagnostic tool designed for hardware analysis, real-time monitoring, and reporting on Windows. It inspects internal components such as CPUs, GPUs, motherboards, and memory modules, delivering detailed hardware specifications alongside sensor data for temperatures, voltages, and clock speeds.
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- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 8.54
- Release date
- Sept. 30, 2026
- License
- Proprietary
- Installer type
- inno
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id REALiX.HWiNFO -eSHA256 (file verification)
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We couldn't find a Linux version of HWiNFO in the official repositories; check the publisher's website.
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HWiNFO 8.54: what's new?
- Added ability to show multiple values on one line in OSD and reporting of monitored process name in RTSS sensor title.
- Fixed support for NZXT Kraken Elite V2 and negative temperature reporting for NVIDIA GPU memory chips.
- Added workaround for NVML crash during GPU driver update.
- Added reporting of Dolby Vision support and supported NVMe power states.
Summarized from the publisher's release notes.
Highlights
- In-depth hardware identification for CPU, GPU, motherboard, and BIOS
- Real-time sensor monitoring for voltages, temperatures, fan speeds, and clock rates
- Extensive reporting and logging capabilities supporting multiple export formats
- Customizable sensor overview dashboard with configurable alerts
Who is it for?
HWiNFO is built for system administrators, PC builders, and hardware enthusiasts who need in-depth hardware diagnostics and real-time sensor monitoring. It is commonly used to check component specifications, monitor temperatures or voltages during heavy workloads, and generate system reports.
Good to know before installing
- Available only for Windows platforms.
- Free for personal use only; commercial use requires a paid license.
- The extensive amount of technical sensor data can be overwhelming for beginner users.
How to install
Windows
- Click the official download button on this page to get the installer, or run winget install --id REALiX.HWiNFO -e in your terminal.
- Launch the downloaded executable and proceed through the setup wizard.
- Open HWiNFO and choose either summary mode, sensor-only mode, or full diagnostic view.
Alternatives
Frequently asked questions
Is HWiNFO free to use?
HWiNFO is free for personal, non-commercial use. Commercial use requires a paid license.
Is a portable version available?
Yes, HWiNFO is offered as both an installer and a standalone portable executable.
Can HWiNFO log sensor data to a file?
Yes, you can enable logging from the sensor status window to save metrics into a CSV file.