Compaq Compaq Evo Desktop, 177620-006 manual Compaq Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent, Window File

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Computer Diagnostic Features

The Compaq Configuration Record Utility has two view options: Show Changed Items Only and Show All. The default view is Show Changed Items Only, therefore all the text is displayed in the color red since it shows only the differences. Switching to Show All displays the complete, comprehensive view of the system.

The Compaq Configuration Record Utility is part of Compaq Diagnostics for Windows. Whenever you upgrade Compaq Diagnostics for Windows, the Compaq Configuration Record Utility is also upgraded.

2.The default view is Show Changed Items Only. To view all the information gathered by Compaq Configuration Record, click View at the top of the window and select Show All, or click the Show All Items icon.

3.To save the information in the left or right window, select File > Save Window File and then select Left Window File or Right

Window File.

Saving the configuration of the computer periodically allows the user to keep a history of the configuration. This history may be useful to your service provider if the system ever encounters a problem that needs debugging.

4.To exit Compaq Configuration Record, click File, then click Exit.

Compaq Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent

This utility was developed to allow faster resolution of problems without having to visit a site and take the computer offline and to assist in maximizing computer availability. The information obtained by the utility is useful in troubleshooting computer problems, and streamlines the service process by enabling quick and easy identification of computer problems.

The Compaq Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent only works if Diagnostics for Windows is also installed.

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Contents Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide Sixth Edition May Document Part Number Contents Installing Scsi Drivers for Windows NT Installation Index Computer Diagnostic Features Compaq Diagnostics for WindowsMenu Bar-File, Categories, Navigation, Level, Tab, Help Installing Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Tabs-Overview, Test, Status, Log, ErrorUsing Categories in Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Running Diagnostic Tests in Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Computer Diagnostic Features Compaq Configuration Record Utility Running Configuration Record UtilityCompaq Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent Window FileStarting the Remote Diagnostics Enabling Agent Protecting Your Software Restoring Your SoftwareTroubleshooting Without Diagnostics Helpful Hints Solving General Problems Solving General ProblemsProblem Cause Solution Control Panel Computer Setup See the Hardware Reference GuideNum Lock key Solving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply ProblemsSolving Power Supply Problems Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette ProblemsUse Computer Setup to check Accessories System Tools Under Error-checking, clickClick Start Programs ScanDiskOrder Storage Storage OptionsSolving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive ProblemsPower-On Power-On Options Controllers in Storage StorageOptions Storage Boot Order list Solving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSolving Display Problems Solving Display Problems Solving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsFrom the Control Panel Audio Devices, then clickSolving Audio Problems Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer ProblemsSolving Keyboard and Mouse Problems Solving Keyboard ProblemsClick Shut Down or Turn Off Computer. The Turn OffSolving Mouse Problems To select Shut Down or TurnSolving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsSolving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsUnder the Computer Setup Using the Compaq Restore CD Use the Computer Setup to disable the embedded NICSolving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Memory Problems Solving Scsi Problems Solving Scsi ProblemsStorage Boot Order, and enable Storage Controller Order,Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving Software Problems Solving Software ProblemsContacting Compaq Customer Support Post Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text MessagesCode/Message Beeps Probable Cause Recommended Action Control Panel. If the problem Reference Guide forControl Panel Computer Hardware Reference Guide forNumeric Codes and Text Messages Hardware Reference Guide Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages ROM Bios Run Computer Setup Diagnostic Keyboard LEDS, Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Activity Beeps Probable Cause Recommended ActionNum Lock LED On Diagnostic Keyboard LEDS, Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Second on select Password Security and Resetting Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Clearing and Resetting the Cmos Using the Cmos ButtonCmos button Using Computer Setup to Reset Cmos Drive Protection System DPS Introducing the Drive Protection SystemAccessing DPS Through Compaq Diagnostics for Windows Panel Compaq DiagnosticsAccessing DPS Through Computer Setup Select Storage IDE DPS Self-TestSetting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Microsoft Windows 98 and Microsoft WindowsMicrosoft Windows NT Microsoft Windows XPClick Properties Click Settings Installing Scsi Drivers for Windows NT Installation Installing Scsi Drivers for Windows NT Installation Index Index-2 Protecting