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Reommend good diagnostic program?

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Nov 3, 2005
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Hi all,

I hope today finds you well and in good spirits.

I have discovered some inconsistencies on my HP laptop recently. I need to identify "definitively" what hardware is on my machine. And, in particular, my video card. Can any of you recommend a good diagnostic program that will give me manufacturer, serial number, and performance information? Evaluation software would be helpful since this is a once and done project (hopefully).

Thanks for the help

Best regards,


IggysFriend
 
You could try the directX config tool. Most probably already in your machien.

Got To Start-Run, and type "dxdiag" without the quotes and then hit enter.

It should tell youj everything you need to know about your Video hardware.

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everest" will do that as well, and there is likely a free verson.


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Try this, although it might be different depending on the version of Windows you are using:

START>PROGRAMS>ACCESSORIES>SYSTEM TOOLS>SYSTEM INFORMATION

look around in there, might not show serial numbers but there is a lot of info about the hardware, software, applications, etc.

You can also run the DX diagnostic tool which can be found in the WINDOWS/SYSTEM folder or maybe try START>RUN> then type: dxdiag
 
Hi all,

Thanks for all your suggestions. I'll be sure to check them out.

I hope you have a great Holiday season.

Best regards,

IggysFriend
 
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