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How to find your WFU Computer Name and Operating System Build?

Modified on: Tue, Oct 28, 2025 2:46 PM


It may be necessary to locate the name of your computer when accessing services such as CrashPlan.

Your OS Build version may be requested when troubleshooting your computer. 

Windows 11

Click the Start button or the Search icon (magnifying glass) on the taskbar

Type System Information


Click the System Information app that appears in the search results

Mac

On your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Settings 

Click General


Click About

 

View your computer’s name to the right of the Name field

View your computer's macOS Version



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