System and method of automatic parameter collection and problem solution generation for computer storage devices

The present invention includes a system for and a method of a support system which includes an information manager to gather performance information and error condition-related information from a computer product which is sent by the information manager electronically to a support server. The support server, working with an associated database, attempts to solve the underlying error present in the computer product by analyzing the information received, comparing the information to a database containing previously reported error related information and identification of a proposed solution or corrective action from the database. This proposed solution, or corrective action is then sent to the information manager.