01
Start the check.
Download the Windows app and open it on the PC you want to inspect. Choose Start hardware check and stay connected during the online check. Allow around 6–10 minutes and close games and other demanding apps before starting.
How PCVerified works
Run a check, understand the results, and keep or share the evidence. Already have a report? Compare the hardware at handover or after purchase.
02
Read the results.
When the check finishes, start with the summary, then open the component details to see measurements, warnings and test limitations.
Graphics cardRendering, graphics memory checks and temperatures.
ProcessorPerformance, calculation errors and temperatures under load.
StorageReport drive-health information and perform read/write checks.
MemoryChecks for errors in the portion of RAM tested.
CoolingObserved temperatures during the checks.
Motherboard & hardware identityRecorded components and available identifiers.
Checks depend on supported hardware and available sensors. Missing information is shown as unavailable, never counted as a pass.
03Keep it.
Keep it.
Or share it.
Choose View private results to read your saved report, or Publish report when you want a shareable link.
Diagnostic sharing is selected by default. You can turn it off before starting. See what data is shared.
See what a report looks likeREPORT AUTHENTICITY AND HARDWARE RESULTS
What the stamps tell you
Both stamps confirm that PCVerified accepted the online session, issued the report and verified that its signed contents have not changed.
The blue REPORT stamp confirms authenticity even when checks have notes, failures or incomplete results. The green PASS stamp adds that the overall checks passed.
Offline-only checks and manual uploads do not earn either stamp. Open the online report to check its current authenticity status—a copied stamp or report code is not proof.
A short check is a snapshot. It cannot guarantee future reliability, ownership, every measurement or that the report belongs to the PC being shown.
Explore an actual reportAT HANDOVER OR AFTER PURCHASE
Check if the hardware matches
Compare the PC you are collecting—or the one you received—with the hardware recorded in the original report.
- Have the original code ready
Use the PCV code from a compatible original report.
- Run it on the PC being compared
Open the Windows app and choose Check hardware match and enter the PCV code.
- Review the comparison
See matches, differences and anything the app cannot verify.
Hardware comparison only. Matching depends on the identifiers available; matching specifications alone do not prove it is the same physical component. Health tests are not repeated and no new stamp is issued.
A FEW MORE ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions
Which PCs and Windows versions are supported?
PCVerified is designed for Windows 10 and 11 on 64-bit Intel or AMD PCs. The checks available depend on your components, drivers and sensors. Some hardware may provide fewer readings or support fewer checks; the report shows these gaps rather than treating them as a pass.
Why does PCVerified need administrator access?
Administrator access lets PCVerified read hardware sensors that Windows restricts, including temperature readings used during CPU and GPU load checks. Windows asks for approval when the app starts. Access alone does not guarantee that every sensor is supported.
What happens if a check stops or cannot finish?
A stopped check does not establish that the PC passed. If a report is available, review its incomplete checks and recorded reason. If the app closes unexpectedly, a finished report may not be available.
If the hardware checks finished but the connection failed while finalizing the report, your saved results remain available. Authentication may still be recoverable if the server accepted the completed evidence and the original session has not expired; it is not guaranteed after an interruption.
If you also want a public link, choosing Publish report retries any pending finalization before publishing. To keep the results private, choose View private results. There is currently no separate private-only authentication retry.
Does an incomplete result mean my hardware is faulty?
No. It means the check did not collect enough evidence to reach a complete result. Missing sensors, unsupported features, an interruption or temperature controls can all limit a check. Review the recorded reason and any separate errors or warnings; an incomplete result is neither proof of a fault nor a clean bill of health.
What information is uploaded, and who can see it?
An online test sends private hardware and progress data to PCVerified during the run. Publishing the report is a separate choice: anyone with its link can see the shared hardware details, results and selected measurements. The public report omits raw serial numbers, local paths, process names and diagnostic logs.
Diagnostic sharing is selected by default and can be unchecked before starting. Diagnostics may contain raw serial numbers, local paths and process names. They are accessible to the signed-in website owner, not through public report links. See the privacy information for more detail.