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DxDiag.exe

DxDiag.exe is the DirectX Diagnostic Tool that provides detailed information about DirectX components and drivers on Windows systems.

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  1. Press Win-R on your keyboard

  2. Type DxDiag and press Enter

  3. Click Save All Information

  4. Press Ctrl-L to focus the address bar

  5. Press Ctrl-V to paste our configuration

  6. Press Enter to submit

Mitigations:

  • Verify caller identity through official channels

  • Never run commands from unsolicited technical support

  • Use official support channels only

  • Be suspicious of requests to run system tools


Contributor: John Hammond (2025-01-08)