Alternatively you can open run and type winmsd and pressing Enter. Windows Vista and Windows 7 usersĬlick Start and search for ' system information.' Windows XP, Windows ME, and Windows 98 usersĬlick Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, and then System Information. How to open System Information in Windows Microsoft Windows 8 and Windows 10 usersĬlick Start or press the Windows key and type ' msinfo32' or ' system information' and press Enter. What does Windows System Information look like?.How to open System Information in Windows.