How to find out your pc specs WITHOUT additional software

[gorg_graggel 2]

I have skimmed through the forums noticing that a lot of ppl are struggling to give detailed pc specs if they have a problem or want to know if their system will run the mod.

Mostly the specs are either inaccurate or incomplete.

I guess it would be easier for everyone if one method is established throughout the forum to make it easier for ppl to help or get help. I have posted it in a few other posts I made, but it didn't receive a lot of attention. So I thought of posting a topic specifically about it might help everbody. For this you don't need to install any other software as it is part of DirectX and thus is included with Windows.

So here we go:

1. Open your stat menu an type "dxdiag" into the search field.

2. right click the "dxdiag.exe" icon and select "start as administrator" (may not be needed, depending on how windows is setup or what version you use...in that case just click to start it).

3. The tool may ask if you want it to check if the drivers are certified. This can be skipped.

4. Right on the first tab there should be a button in the lower region of the window that says something along the lines of "save all information to a file..." Click on it and save the file somewhere you will find it again (e.g. on the desktop).

5. When posting click the "More Reply Options" button. This will open a post editor with more options.

6. Below the text field you have the opportunity to "Attach Files". Click the "Browse" button and look up the file you just created with the "DxDiag" tool and select it.

7. Wait a few seconds for it to upload and then post it.

cheers

Edited August 14, 2012 by gorg_graggel

[notSLICK 26]

WAY fuckin easier to go on http://www.systemrequirementslab.com/cyri/intro.aspx

[resin_ 97]

Nice post. For the lazy:

1.) In Windows Vista / 7, click start. Right click Computer, and select properties. Read.

2.) Google your computer's model number, chances are the their site will show you the specs.

[gorg_graggel 2]

WAY fuckin easier to go on http://www.systemreq...cyri/intro.aspx

possibly, but it also installs a browser plug in which could cause security issues.

Nice post. For the lazy:

1.) In Windows Vista / 7, click start. Right click Computer, and select properties. Read.

2.) Google your computer's model number, chances are the their site will show you the specs.

Both ways don't give details about what drivers are installed and are not detailed enough...

Some problems need more information about one's system and the machine generated report provides that without the need to install additional software (hassle/potential security issues) as it's included with Windows.

Edited August 14, 2012 by gorg_graggel