How to Run DXDiag on Windows 11

On Windows 11, press Windows + R, type dxdiag, and press Enter. DXDiag opens in 1 to 3 seconds. It is built into Windows 11 and requires no download. The tool shows your GPU, CPU, RAM, DirectX version, and driver details across four tabs.

Step-by-Step: Open DXDiag on Windows 11

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Press Windows + RHold the Windows key and press R. The Run dialog box opens. On Windows 11 it appears near the bottom-center or bottom-left of the screen.
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Type dxdiagType dxdiag in lowercase. Do not add any spaces or extra characters. The command is the same on Windows 11 as on all other versions.
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Press Enter or click OKPress Enter. DXDiag opens within 1 to 3 seconds. A small loading indicator may appear at the bottom of the DXDiag window while it scans your hardware.
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Review your hardware informationDXDiag opens on the System tab. Click Display, Sound, and Input tabs to see your GPU, audio, and controller information. Wait for the scanning to complete before saving.

Enter this in the Run dialog (Windows + R):

dxdiag

Using Windows 11 Search to Open DXDiag

On Windows 11, click the magnifying glass icon on the taskbar or press Windows + S. Type dxdiag in the search field. The result shows as dxdiag — Run command. Click it and DXDiag opens immediately.

What Is New in DXDiag on Windows 11

The DXDiag tool on Windows 11 shows the same information as on Windows 10, with a few additions relevant to Windows 11 hardware:

  • The System tab shows Windows 11 as the operating system and displays the Windows 11 build number.
  • The Display tab may show DirectX 12 Ultimate feature levels if your GPU supports them (NVIDIA RTX series and AMD RDNA 2 or later).
  • Systems with Windows 11 and modern GPUs may show additional hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling information in the driver notes.

Finding DXDiag Through Windows 11 Settings

DXDiag is not accessible directly through the Windows 11 Settings app. Settings > System > About gives you a basic overview of your PC specs, but it does not show driver versions, DirectX feature levels, or the detailed hardware information that DXDiag provides.

For complete system diagnostics on Windows 11, always use DXDiag via Windows + R rather than the Settings app.

DXDiag vs Windows 11 System Information Tool

Windows 11 includes another diagnostic tool called System Information (msinfo32). The two tools serve different purposes:

FeatureDXDiagSystem Information (msinfo32)
GPU details and driver versionYes — detailedBasic only
DirectX version and featuresYesNo
Audio device detailsYesLimited
Complete hardware inventoryNo — DirectX components onlyYes — everything
Export as text fileYesYes

Use DXDiag when checking GPU, audio, and DirectX information. Use msinfo32 when you need a complete inventory of all hardware and system components.

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