You can typically find your monitor model listed within your Windows display settings or using the Device Manager.
Finding Your Monitor Model via Display Settings
The most common way to identify your monitor model in Windows is through the display settings.
Here are the steps:
- Right-click anywhere on your desktop.
- Select Display settings from the context menu. This opens the main display settings window.
- Scroll down and click on Advanced display settings.
- Under the "Display information" section, you will usually see a dropdown menu or text box labeled "Choose display" if you have multiple monitors. Below this, you will see details about your connected monitor, including its name or model number.
- Practical Insight: Sometimes, especially if generic drivers are installed, Windows might list a generic name like "Generic PnP Monitor". In such cases, using the Device Manager or checking the physical label on the monitor is more reliable.
Finding Your Monitor Model via Device Manager
Device Manager provides a hierarchical view of all hardware connected to your computer, including monitors.
Follow these steps:
- Search for Device Manager in the Windows search bar and open it.
- In the Device Manager window, look for and expand the category Monitors.
- Under the "Monitors" category, you should see an entry for your connected monitor(s). The name listed here is often the specific model name provided by the manufacturer.
- Optional: Right-click on the monitor entry and select Properties. Go to the Details tab and select "Hardware Ids" from the Property dropdown. This can sometimes reveal vendor and model identifiers that help in searching for the exact model online.
Understanding Display Adapter Properties (Referenced Information)
A related area you might encounter while navigating display settings is "display adapter properties." The reference indicates that clicking on display adapter properties will show you details about your graphics card, including its brand and model.
While this specific window primarily details your graphics card (which is essential for driving the display), it is part of the broader display configuration settings in Windows. The monitor model information is typically found in the "Advanced display settings" section as described above, rather than the graphics adapter properties window itself.
Finding your monitor model is useful for downloading specific drivers, troubleshooting display issues, or checking specifications. Both Display Settings and Device Manager provide direct paths to this information within Windows.
