Microsoft diagnostics
Updated: 09/12/2023 by Computer Hope
Software utility named msd.exe that was included with Microsoft Windows 3.x and listed computer system information. Below is a listing of information available through Microsoft diagnostics.
- Computer brand and processor information.
- Memory (Total, EMS (expanded memory specification), XMS (extended memory specification))
- Video (type, such as VGA (video graphics array) and the manufacturer).
- Network
- Operating System versions
- Mouse type, if installed.
- Disk drives (and partitions).
- LPT ports
- COM ports
- IRQ (interrupt request) status
- TSR (terminate-and-stay-resident) programs
- Device drivers
- Other adapters
The original MSD (Microsoft Diagnostics) has been replaced by msinfo32, also known as winmsd.