Diagnostics For Windows - HP dc5100 - Microtower PC Service & Reference Manual

Setup Utilities and Diagnostics Features

2.3 Diagnostics for Windows

The Diagnostics for Windows (DFW) utility is a component of HP Client Management Solutions
that allows you to view information about the hardware and software configuration of the
computer while running Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Windows 2000 and Microsoft Windows
XP). It also allows you to perform hardware and software tests on the subsystems of the
computer.
When you invoke Diagnostics for Windows, the current configuration of the computer is shown
on the Overview screen. There is access from this screen to several categories of information
about the computer and the Test tab. The information in every screen of the utility can be saved
to a file or printed.
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To test all subsystems, you must log in as the administrator. If you do not log in as the
administrator, you will be unable to test some subsystems. The inability to test a subsystem will
be indicated by an error message under the subsystem name in the Test window or by shaded
check boxes that cannot be selected.
Use Diagnostics for Windows in to determine if all the devices installed on the computer are
recognized by the system and functioning properly. Running tests is optional but recommended
after installing or connecting a new device.
Third party devices not supported by HP may not be detected by Diagnostics for Windows. Save,
print, or display the information generated by the utility.
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