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System Information
The System Information screen collects and displays information about the configuration of your system such
as hardware configurations, computer components, and software, including signed drivers and unsigned
drivers. When support technicians troubleshoot your system configuration, they require specific information
about your computer. You can use System Information to quickly find the information that these technicians
need to resolve a system problem.
System Information saves data files in a native (.nfo) format. You can also open .cab and .xml files in System
Information. When you open .cab files, you can view the contents of those files by using the Tools menu.
UNDERSTANDING SYSTEM INFORMATION
System Information is a support tool that you can use to quickly locate information about your computer and its
operating system. The category tree in the left pane contains items in a folder view that is similar to Windows
Explorer. The details pane on the right side of the window displays information about the items that you select
in the category tree.
USING SYSTEM TOOLS
The System Information screen offers tools that helps technical support troubleshoot your operating system.
These tools are accessible from the menu option Tools.
Tools Description
Net Diagnostics
Network Diagnostics scans your system to gather information about your hardware,
software, and network connections.
System Restore
Undo harmful changes to your computer and restore its settings and performance to an
earlier time or restore point without causing you to lose recent work such as saved
documents, e-mail, or history and favorite lists.
File Signature Verification
Utility
Help maintain the integrity of your system by digitally signing critical files so that any
changes to these files can be quickly detected.
DirectX Files
This tool reports detailed information about the DirectX components and drivers installed
on your system. It lets you test functionality, diagnose problems, and change your system
configuration to work best. This tool also tests files, components, and drivers related to the
desktop display, sound, music, input, and the network.