The wmic bios get serialnumber
command is a Windows Management Instrumentation Command-line (WMIC) command used to retrieve the serial number of the system’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). This information can be helpful for system identification and inventory purposes. Here’s how you can use the command:
Open Command Prompt:
- Press
Win + R
to open the Run dialog. - Type
cmd
and press Enter.
- Press
Execute the WMIC Command:
- Type the following command and press Enter:bash
wmic bios get serialnumber
- Type the following command and press Enter:
View the Result:
- The command will return the serial number of the system’s BIOS.
- Note that the serial number may vary in format and content depending on the manufacturer.
Here’s an example of what the output might look like:
SerialNumber
ABC123456789
In this example, “ABC123456789” is the BIOS serial number. The actual output on your system may be different.
Important Notes:
- Ensure that you run the command with administrative privileges for accurate results.
- The BIOS serial number is distinct from the serial number of other components like the computer itself or specific hardware parts.
- If the command doesn’t work or returns an empty result, it’s possible that your system’s BIOS does not expose the serial number through this method.
This command is particularly useful in scenarios where you need to gather hardware information for documentation, support, or inventory tracking.