How to Tell How Long Your PC Has Been Up Since the Last Reboot

Use the command line to find out how long your computer has been on.

If you are someone who likes to keep track of the tiniest stats concerning your computer, you've probably wondered how you can tell precisely how long it's been since you've restarted it. With a simple command on the Windows command line, you can find out exactly when your computer last booted up.

Instructions

1. Open a command prompt by clicking "Start," "Run," type "cmd" and then press the Enter key.

2. Type "systeminfo" into the command line and press the Enter key.

3. Look for the "System Boot Time" line. The date and time displayed next to this value is when your computer last booted up.

References

• TechSpot: How Long Has It Been Since You Last Restarted