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    Can I do dx_diag in windows 7?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by londez, Nov 8, 2009.

  1. londez

    londez Notebook Evangelist

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    In XP, you could check out what hardware was in your system by going into the start menu, clicking "run" and typing "dx_diag." I just bought a new computer with windows 7 and I want to make sure that it has the right specs, but I've never even touched windows 7.

    Thanks in advance!
     
  2. Lanaya

    Lanaya Templar Assassin

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    Pretty sure its the same...no _ tho just dxdiag (like it is with vista)
     
  3. CooLMinE

    CooLMinE Notebook Deity

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    press the orb at the left bottom of the screen and type in dxdiag then press enter.