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Using Compaq Diagnostics
Compaq Diagnostics provides an easy way to perform system checks and
diagnose problems.
To run Compaq Diagnostics, complete the following steps:
1. From the Windows desktop, click the Start button.
2. Click Settings, then click Control Panel.
3. Double-click the Compaq Diagnostics
while the application analyzes your computer for information about its
components. After approximately one minute, a Summary window with
the component information displays.
A row of icons is located at the top of the window. Clicking these icons
displays information about the components being tested. Below the icons are
the following tabs:
Tab
Overview
Test
Status
Log
Error
Testing Equipment
You may conduct a Quick, Complete, or Custom test. If you choose the Quick
test, it can be run in either the Interactive or Unattended mode. Complete or
Custom tests are completed only in the interactive mode since they test the
audio and video components of your computer. You must be present to confirm
the test results. Complete testing takes about 10 minutes.
To test equipment, complete the following steps:
1. From the Windows desktop, click the Start button.
2. Click Settings, then click Control Panel.
Description
Contains information about your computer
Selects the devices you want tested
Shows progress of tests and faults detected
Shows a record of all device tests and detailed
results
Reports details of errors detected
icon. A progress bar displays
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