What Does the Apple System Profiler Do?

Q: How do I find my Apple System Profiler (ASP) and what does it do?

A: In OS 9 –Go to the Apple menu and choose Apple System Profiler. In OSX –Go to your hard drive\applications\utilities and choose the Apple System Profiler.

The Apple System Profiler provides information about your computer's software and installed hardware devices. It includes information about the version of system software you're using, how many and what kind of devices are connected to your computer, and what applications are installed on your computer.

The information that the Apple System Profiler provides can be invaluable when trying to reproduce a particular problem. You should always include an Apple System Profiler report when submitting a bug report. Many times, software and hardware problems are specific to an exact configuration. The Apple System Profiler is the best way to get detailed information about the configuration you are using.