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GetSystemInfo (GSI) is the most used support tool by any Kaspersky Lab engineer to collect system information in order to troubleshoot technical issues. It can be used to detect incompatible software, detect possible known and unknown malware on your computer, and also detect program function errors. This tool has been in development since 2007 and the latest version 4.0 includes many added new features that make the creation and interpretation of a users system easier for both the user and engineer.

GSI is something like HijackThis which scans your computer and it creates a log file. The log file that was created on my computer contains more than 10,000 lines and it won’t be easy to analyze but thanks to the online GSI parser, it takes all of the information in the log file and parses into easily readable tab form online. This functionality means that users with limited computer experience can trouble shoot an issue on their own.


Only 3 simple steps are required to analyze your computer with GSI.

1. Download the latest version of Kaspersky GSI. There are 2 versions. The latest version 4 is for XP and Vista. As for the version 3 is for Windows 2000, NT and 98.

2. Run GSI and create a report log file. By default, the settings are set to collect recommended information from the system. This can be changed by going into Settings and moving the slide bar, or manually changing the scan criteria. Before running the utility on the system, it is recommended to close all other applications running on the system.

3. Upload the report log file to GSI Parser. Within a few seconds, GSI Parser will show you in easily readable format of the log file.

If you want to scan your computer for malwares, it is recommended that you change the settings to the highest before running the utility. Doing this will allow you to see files located in the \system32 and \system32\drivers directories (where malware likes to put itself). If GSI found any possible malwares on your system, you should see something like this in the summary screen:

You can also sign up for a free account at GSI which you can start rating the files and also write comments. GSI is not really a no-brainer utility. Just like any other utility that scans and analyzes your computer, it is recommended that you have some level of experience in computer to analyze the log file.

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