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A simple way (point and click) to capture current system settings prior to making
hardware or software changes. This provides a quick recovery method if problems
occur when the changes are made.
Customizable features to meet specific needs.
ConfigSafe can be a valuable troubleshooting tool, especially if problems develop after
you install a new application or adapter. Before you make any changes to your
system configuration, use ConfigSafe to take a snapshot of your current, working
configuration. Then you can easily return to that configuration if your computer
becomes disabled by changes in the configuration files.
If you are unable to solve a problem yourself and you need assistance from an IBM
technical-support representative, use ConfigSafe to generate a report about recent
changes in your configuration before you call the IBM PC HelpCenter. The IBM
technical-support representative will be able to use the information in this report to
help you solve the problem.
To install the ConfigSafe program:
1. In the IBM Welcome Center window, click on Getting Started. The related
information is displayed.
2. Scroll to and click on Start the software installation utility in the Installing
Additional Software section.
3. When the Ready-to-Configure Utility menu appears, click on the Install
Applications
button. In the Installation Choices window, click on ConfigSafe to
highlight it.
4. Click on the Add button to move the title to the panel on the right; then click on
the Install button.
To access the program after it is installed:
1. Click on the Start button.
2. Select Programs, ConfigSafe, and then click on CONFIGSAFE.
Support documentation is built into the online Help system. To access online Help,
click on the Windows Start button. Then select Programs, ConfigSafe.
IBM System Management Tools
IBM System Management Tools consist of the following components:
Desktop Management Interface (DMI) Service Provider 2.0
Desktop Management (DM) BIOS 2.0 Instrumentation
IBM PC System Monitor Instrumentation
IBM AssetCare
IBM Alert on LAN
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