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NWinfo

Ch 156.3of 35 System Information Software
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2CostsNot stated by the maker
  3. 3Operating systemswindows
  4. 4Firmware detailsYes
  5. 5Portable versionYes
  6. 6Report exporthtml
  7. 7Command-line interfaceYes
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Overview

NWinfo is ranked #15 of 35 in system information software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows.

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Facts

Purpose
NWinfo is a Win32 program for collecting system and hardware information.a1ive.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Hardware data
It retrieves detailed information about SMBIOS, CPUID, S.M.A.R.T., PCI, EDID, and other hardware.a1ive.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Export formats
The CLI supports YAML, JSON, LUA, TREE, and HTML output formats.a1ive.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Direct collection
The maker says NWinfo gathers information directly without relying on WMI.a1ive.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
GUI support
The GUI supports Windows 7 and later.a1ive.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
CLI support
The CLI supports Windows XP and later.a1ive.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Sensor integrations
Sensor providers include LibreHardwareMonitor, HWiNFO shared memory, and GPU-Z shared memory, as well as built-in providers.a1ive.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Supported GPU APIs
GPU information is supported through NVIDIA NVAPI, AMD ADL2, and Intel IGCL.a1ive.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Sensitive data option
The CLI has a --hide-sensitive option to hide MAC addresses and serial numbers.a1ive.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Driver requirement
NWinfo can run without a driver, but some hardware information may then be inaccessible.a1ive.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Hardware caution
The maker warns that reading DIMM SPD data may damage hardware.a1ive.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
License
The project is licensed under the Unlicense.a1ive.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Downloads
The maker links to source code, GitHub releases, nightly builds, and libraries.a1ive.github.io · 4 Oct 2026
Data export
It supports exporting information in JSON, YAML, and HTML formats.a1ive.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
Data collection
NWinfo gathers information directly without relying on WMI.a1ive.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
GUI compatibility
The GUI supports Windows 7 and later.a1ive.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
CLI compatibility
The command-line program supports Windows XP and later.a1ive.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
GPU support
GPU sensor access uses NVIDIA NVAPI, AMD ADL2, or Intel IGCL, and requires GPU drivers.a1ive.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
NVMe limit
NVMe support requires Windows 10 or later.a1ive.github.io · 5 Oct 2026
Distribution
The project provides source code, a latest release, nightly builds, and libraries for download.a1ive.github.io · 5 Oct 2026

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