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Use the Run dialog box to check the computer configuration

Instructions for using the Run dialog box to check the computer configuration with the dxdiag command.

Author: Kareem Winters2 minutes read
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You are trying to install a certain software but have not determined how many bits of the computer to use to choose the software. Or you simply want to install a graphics application, but do not know the resolution of your computer screen is how much removable card or instant. Just a very simple operation you get details of those parameters.

Click Start , enter the command dxdiag (as shown):

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The DirecX Diagnostic Tool dialog box appears:

+ Tab System : Information about the processor (CPU).

+ Display tab : Information about the video card.

+ Tab Sound 1, Sound 2 : Information about sound card.

+ Tab Input: Information about input and output devices.

1. System tab

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2. Display Tab

When installing a high graphics application, you must check these parameters.

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3. Sound tab

Contains all information about sound card such as hardware code, production code, version, model, etc.

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4. Input Tab

Contains all input and output device information such as keyboard, mouse, usb .

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Good luck!

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