How to Save a DXDiag Report as a Text File
Open DXDiag with Windows + R, type dxdiag. Wait for it to fully load (the progress bar disappears). Click Save All Information in the lower-left corner. Choose where to save it and click Save. The file is named DxDiag.txt and opens in any text editor.
Step-by-Step: Save DXDiag Report
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Open DXDiagPress Windows + R, type dxdiag, and press Enter. Wait for DXDiag to finish loading — the progress bar at the bottom must disappear before saving.
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Wait for loading to completeWatch the bottom of the DXDiag window. A loading indicator shows while the tool scans your hardware. Do not save until this indicator disappears and DXDiag shows all information.
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Click Save All InformationClick the Save All Information button in the lower-left corner of the DXDiag window. A standard Windows Save As dialog opens.
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Choose a save locationNavigate to where you want to save the file — the Desktop is the easiest location. The default filename is DxDiag.txt. Click Save.
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Locate and share the fileThe file DxDiag.txt is now saved at the location you chose. Open it in Notepad to read it, or attach it to a support ticket or email.
Save DXDiag Report from Command Prompt
You can also save a DXDiag report silently from Command Prompt without opening the GUI. This is useful for automating system snapshots:
dxdiag /t C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Desktop\DxDiag.txt
Replace the path after /t with your preferred save location. The file is created and DXDiag exits without showing a window.
To save as XML:
dxdiag /x C:\Users\%USERNAME%\Desktop\DxDiag.xml
What Is in the DXDiag Text File
The DxDiag.txt file is a plain text document organized into sections:
- System Information — everything from the System tab
- DxDiag Notes — any problems detected across all tabs
- Display Devices — GPU details, driver version, DirectX features
- Sound Devices — audio hardware and driver information
- Sound Capture Devices — microphone and capture device info
- Video Capture Devices — webcam and capture card info
- DirectInput Devices — game controllers and input devices
Open the file in Notepad and use Ctrl + F to search for the word "problem" to quickly locate any hardware or driver issues detected by DXDiag.