Microsoft DOS msd command
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About msd
Availability
Syntax
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About msd
MSD is a diagnostic utility to view diagnostic information
relating to your computer's hardware setup. See the MSD definition for
further information about Microsoft Diagnostics.
Availability
The msd.exe is an external command that is available in the below Microsoft operating systems.
MS-DOS 6.0 - 6.22
Syntax
Assists Microsoft support personnel in obtaining detailed technical
information about your computer.
MSD [/B] [/I] [/F filename] [/P filename] [/S [filename]]
| /B |
Runs MSD in black and white instead of color (for monitors that cannot correctly display MSD in color). |
| /I |
Specifies that no initial hardware detection be performed (used if MSD does not start up correctly). |
| /F filename |
Writes complete MSD report to specified file. |
| /P filename |
Writes complete MSD report to specified file, without requesting any user input. |
| /S [filename] |
Writes summary MSD report to specified file. If no filename is specified, output will be to the screen. |
Examples
msd /i
Run MSD without scanning for additional hardware that may not be detected. |
