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Technical User
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Although the systeminfo.exe command is not available in XP Home Edition, the msinfo32.exe program is still alive and well in both versions. To start it, type msinfo32 in the Run dialog box. You can save the information and can subsequently open the file to view your saved information. To save information in this format, choose File, Save. Saving this way always saves the entire collection of information.
1. Saving system configuration information when your computer is working properly provides a useful tool when you have problems. Comparing the computer’s current configuration with a known, good baseline configuration can help you spot possible problem areas.
2. You can open multiple instances of System Information, so that you could have the current configuration displayed in one window and a baseline configuration in another.
Also, the Tools menu menu in System Information has commands that open other tools for displaying system information that can be helpful in diagnosing problems, including the following:
· Net Diagnostics. Network Diagnostics displays detailed information about your network connections. In addition to displaying configuration information, it performs a number of tests for network connectivity (such as pinging other computers on your network and your DNS server).
· DirectX Diagnostic Tool. DirectX Diagnostic Tool displays information about DirectX components, which use hardware acceleration to enhance video and audio performance. In addition, DirectX Diagnostic Tool performs several compatibility tests. You can open DirectX Diagnostic Tool directly by typing dxdiag at a command prompt.
Although the systeminfo.exe command is not available in XP Home Edition, the msinfo32.exe program is still alive and well in both versions. To start it, type msinfo32 in the Run dialog box. You can save the information and can subsequently open the file to view your saved information. To save information in this format, choose File, Save. Saving this way always saves the entire collection of information.
1. Saving system configuration information when your computer is working properly provides a useful tool when you have problems. Comparing the computer’s current configuration with a known, good baseline configuration can help you spot possible problem areas.
2. You can open multiple instances of System Information, so that you could have the current configuration displayed in one window and a baseline configuration in another.
Also, the Tools menu menu in System Information has commands that open other tools for displaying system information that can be helpful in diagnosing problems, including the following:
· Net Diagnostics. Network Diagnostics displays detailed information about your network connections. In addition to displaying configuration information, it performs a number of tests for network connectivity (such as pinging other computers on your network and your DNS server).
· DirectX Diagnostic Tool. DirectX Diagnostic Tool displays information about DirectX components, which use hardware acceleration to enhance video and audio performance. In addition, DirectX Diagnostic Tool performs several compatibility tests. You can open DirectX Diagnostic Tool directly by typing dxdiag at a command prompt.
