How do I gather system information in Windows using DxDiag?

You can use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool (DxDiag) in Windows to gather system information that might be helpful for troubleshooting.

To use DxDiag to gather system information:

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run window. Type

    dxdiag /dontskip /whql:off /64bit /t %userprofile%/Desktop/DxDiag.txt
    

    then press Enter.

  2. After 5-10 seconds, a file named DxDiag.txt will be created on the Desktop. This file contains information about the system.

If you prefer to use the graphical interface of DxDiag to gather system information:

  1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run window.

  2. In the Run window, type dxdiag then press Enter.

  3. Click Save All Information to save the system information to a text file.