There are lot of people who knew how to use a computer but almost 1/2 of them doesn't know what is the used of dxdiag.


1)Running the dxdiag: Start butting--run--type in "dxdiag" (without the "")--hit OK
2) What are the tabs at the top of the DXDIAG window.
1)SYSTEM
-Current date/time
-Computer Name
-Operating system
-Language
-System manufacturer
-System model
-BIOS
-Processor
-Memory
-Page file
-Direct X version

2)DirectX files
- .dll files of directX
3)Display
-Name
-Manufacturer
-Chip type
-DAC type
-Approxiamte Total memory
-Current display mode
-Monitor
-Main driver
-Version
-Date
-WHQL logo'd
-mini VDD
-VDD
-DDI version
4)SOUND
-Name
-Device ID
-Manufacturer ID
-Product ID
-Type
-Default Device
-Drivers
-Name
-Version
-Date
-WHQL logo'd
-Other files
-Provider
5)MUSIC
-Music ports
-Directx Features
6)INPUT
-Direct Inpute Device
-Input related devices
7)NETWORK
-Registered Directplay Service provider
-Registered Lobbyable Directplay application
-DirectX features
8)MORE HELP

This is what you will see when you open a dxdiag window. All information are located here. If something goes wrong in your PC refer to DXdiad when giving or submitting a report.