1.Make sure your computer is turned off.
2.If you are running diagnostics from diskettes using a USB diskette drive, plug in the USB device.
3.Insert the disc into the optical drive or the first diagnostic diskette into the diskette drive.
4.Restart the computer.
Note: If the diagnostic program does not start, the optical drive or diskette drive has not been set as a bootable device. See “Selecting a startup device” on page 11 for instructions on how to select or change the startup device.
5.When the diagnostics program opens, follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: If you are running diagnostics from a diskette, when prompted, remove the first diskette and insert the second diskette.
6.When the program finishes, remove the disc or diskette from the drive.
7.Select the diagnostic test you want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help.
Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace
To run diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace, use the following procedure:
Note: If you did not create a diagnostic CD/DVD image or diagnostic diskettes, you can run the
1.Shut down the operating system and turn off the computer.
2.Repeatedly press and release the F11 key as you turn on the computer.
3.When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, stop pressing the F11 key. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.
Note: For some models, press the Esc key to enter Rescue and Recovery.
4.From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Launch Advanced Rescue and Recovery → Diagnose hardware.
5.Follow the prompts on the screen. The computer will restart.
6.When the computer restarts, the diagnostic program opens automatically. Select the diagnostic test you want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help.
PC-Doctor for Windows PE
Depending upon your machine type and model, you either have
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