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How to Generate a System Diagnostic File on macOS
How to Generate a System Diagnostic File on macOS
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⭕ What is a System Diagnostic File?

On macOS, a system diagnostic file collects detailed information about your Mac's hardware, software, and system configuration.

  • This file, also known as a system report or log, is used by customer support to help troubleshoot issues, such as system crashes, performance problems, and software conflicts.

🤔 How does the System Diagnostic File help the Support Team?

Customer support teams use the information in a system diagnostic file to:

  1. Diagnose hardware or software issues.

  2. Identify driver or system conflicts.

  3. Check for outdated software or system configurations.

  4. Provide targeted troubleshooting based on your system's setup.

⭕ How to Generate a System Diagnostic File?

Follow these steps below to generate and share a system diagnostic file on macOS:


1. Open System Information

  • Click the Apple menu 🍏in the top left corner of your screen.

  • Select About This Mac from the dropdown menu > Click on More Infor button.

  • In the window that opens, scroll down and click on the System Report button.

2. Save the System Report

  • The System Information window will appear, showing detailed information about your Mac.

  • To save this data, click File in the top menu bar, then select Save....

  • Choose a location to save the file (e.g., your desktop), and name the file (e.g., MacSystemReport.txt).

  • Click Save to store the file.

3. Share the System Report

  • The file will be saved as a .txt file, which you can attach to your support request, share via email, or upload to the appropriate support platform.

⭕ Why Customer Support Needs the System Diagnostic File

Providing a system diagnostic file helps support teams quickly analyze your Mac's system configuration and troubleshoot issues such as:

  • Performance issues: Checking if system specs meet the necessary requirements. You can check/find the 👉 Link to Vincere Requirements

  • Software conflicts: Verifying installed applications, extensions, and other potential issues.


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