How to access System Information-Msinfo32.exe,dxdiag,...

Published by netty5 - Last update on October 26, 2009 08:34 AM by jak58

How to access System Information-Msinfo32.exe,dxdiag,...




msinfo32



System information is a tool which displays information on your computer mainly for windows XP. This application works by collecting devices that are installed or loaded on your computer. This system also handles a database of all device drivers that you installed on your computer.



To access System, first of all click on Start Menu >All programs>Accessories> System Tools> System Informations. Below image will be displayed on your computer


You can achieve the same results by typing: msinfo32 in the Run tab.(Start/Run)

dxdiag

  • Open the Start Menu> Run ... > Type dxdiag
  • A window giving information about your configuration will appear.
  • You can browse the different tabs to get more information on some of your hardware.
  • Finally, if you want a complete report click "Save information ...", then save the text file.
  • You will just have to open it to have this report.

Drivers

  • Open the Start menu> All Programs> Administrative Tools> Computer Management> Device Manager.
  • In this window, a yellow question mark indicates a device problem, often a missing driver.