How To: Find System Specs (DxDiag) - Windows 10, 8 and 7

[MrsFlynn]

How to find information about your computer, and what to share with us.

How to get a DxDiag
What to Share With Us
What Is a Dxdiag?


How to get a dxdiag?

Easiest way:

Click the Start button and type in dxdiag in the search box. It should pop-up an .exe file (dxdiag.exe) Click that to run the tool. To save a copy to send to someone, click the Save All information in the lower middle part of the menu. This will save a text file of the information.

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Open and run DxDiag.exe (Howto)
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028644/windows-open-and-run-dxdiagexe

How to gather information on your PC using DxDiag
https://help.ea.com/en-us/help/pc/how-to-gather-dxdiag-information/

What is a DxDiag?
http://www.carls-sims-4-guide.com/forum/index.php?topic=21030.msg454876#msg454876

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What to Share With Us:

When sharing your DxDiag.txt file with us, all you need to share is the following system information and display devices specs. Or if you'd rather, you can attach the file to your post.

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System Information:
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System Manufacturer & System Model:
Processor:
Memory:
Operating System:
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Display Devices:
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Card name:
Manufacturer:
Chip type:

Display Memory:
Dedicated Memory:
Shared Memory:
Current Mode:

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Created: Dec. 2013
Updated: Aug.2018

[MrsFlynn]

What Is a Dxdiag?

What is a dxdiag?
How to get a dxdiag?
Notes about a dxdiag


Notes About a dxdiag

In simple terms, when someone asks for your "DxDiag" file, they are asking about your computer's information. Also known as Specifications.

This is information such as it's processor, speed, memory, video card, hard drive, and other hardware, etc. It is used to help troubleshoot issues you might be having with your computer. It can be saved as a text file and shared by attaching it to a message, email or uploaded to a file sharing site such as drop box.

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What is a dxdiag?

In more detail -  This program reports detailed information about the DirectX components and drivers installed on your system.

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DxDiag ("DirectX Diagnostic Tool ") is a diagnostics tool used to test DirectX functionality and troubleshoot video- or sound-related hardware problems. DirectX Diagnostic can save text files with the scan results.

Is DxDiag a privacy concern?

- Generally, no. The only privacy concern would be your computer name, which can easily be deleted before posting.

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How to get a dxdiag?

Easiest way:

Click the Start button and type in dxdiag in the search box. It should pop-up an .exe file (dxdiag.exe) Click that to run the tool. To save a copy to send to someone, click the Save All information in the lower middle part of the menu. This will save a text file of the information.

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Open and run DxDiag.exe (Howto)
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4028644/windows-open-and-run-dxdiagexe


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