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Software Description
Chapter 4
Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the software
packages installed on VIASYS Neurocare systems, and
contains the reference information required to load and
configure system software while preserving the
customer’s data files.
VIASYS systems use the Windows XP Professional
operating system and manage patient files with the
NicVue patient administrator. The primary applications
for the system are collecting Evoked Potentials,
Electroencephalography, Nerve Conduction Studies and
Electromyography.
In addition to the applications listed above, system
software also include diagnostics packages, which can
be used to troubleshoot VIASYS-unique hardware
modules.
Microsoft Office 2003 may also be loaded onto the
system. Report generation in Word (Viking family) and
html (Endeavor) is available. Excel and Internet
Explorer are also loaded.
System software is preloaded and the system tested at
the factory before delivery. System problems, however,
may require that some or all software be reloaded. As
improvements are made, it may be necessary to install
software patches and upgrades.
Windows XP Professional Diagnostic
Tools
Windows XP Professional provides a range of built-in
administrative/diagnostic tools used to maintain and
troubleshoot systems. As an example, we have listed
below the diagnostic tools that are built into the
Windows XP graphic user interface. The utilities listed
in bold text are described in this manual. Information on
the remaining (and other) tools is available from the
Microsoft Windows XP Support website.
Application and Service Tools
•Bootcfg
• Boot logging
• Device Manager
• DirectX Diagnostic Tool
•Dr. Watson
• Error Reporting
• Event Viewer
• Group Policy Snap-in
• Online Crash Analysis
• Performance Monitor
• Program Compatibility Wizard
• Registry Editor
•Runas
• Services Snap-in
• Shared Folders
• Shutdown Event Tracker
• System Configuration Utility
• System Information
• Task Manager
Remote Management Tools
• Computer Management
• Remote Assistance
• Remote Desktop
Disk & Maintenance Tools
• Disk Cleanup
•Disk Defragmenter
• Disk Management
• My Computer Information
• Windows Update
System File Tools
• Driver Signing and Digital Signatures
• Windows File Protection
Networking Tools
• IP Security Monitor
• Network Diagnostics
VIASYS Applications
This section introduces the range of VIASYS
application software and describes how the directories
and files are organized within the Windows XP
environment.