Check the Processor -CPU

The central processor unit (CPU) is the component that's responsible for processing the information and commands between the different components that make up your PC, which basically makes it the brain of your PC.

Here's how to check your processor information in Windows XP:

• Open the Start menu and click on Control Panel
• When in Category View, click the Performance and Maintenance category.
  
  If in Classic View, simply double-click on the System icon and proceed to step 4.
• Click on the System icon.
• Refer to the Computer section, as shown in picture..

Processor and memory configurations are shown in System Properties

A - CPU type and speed are shown here, as well as total RAM

Easy Tip: You can get to the System (and processor) details even quicker if you have the My Computer icon displayed on your desktop: Simply right-click the icon and select Properties.