Viewing and Saving System Information

If you are having problems with Windows XP or a program installed on your computer and can't figure out what to do, you can use System Information to locate valuable information for a support technician. For most people, the information in System Information is difficult to understand. However, if a support technician asks you for information about your system, you know where to find it. After you find the information, you can save and send it to the support technician.

View and Save System Information

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Click the Start button, point to All Programs, point to Accessories, point to System Tools, and then click System Information.

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Click System Summary to view the main information about your system.

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Click a plus sign (+) to view a system area.

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Click the item you want to view.

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Click the File menu, and then click Save.

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Select a folder.

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Type a name for the file.

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Click Save.

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When you're done, click the Close button.

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Did You Know?

You can run Net Diagnostics and System Restore from System Information . Click the Tools menu, and then click Net Diagnostics or System Restore.




Show Me Microsoft Windows XP
Show Me Microsoft Windows XP (2nd Edition)
ISBN: 0789733366
EAN: 2147483647
Year: 2002
Pages: 391

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