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Diagnostic software to test computer????
Hi, is there any third party Diagnostic software for PC to test what's
wrong with a computer???? What would be the best one to use??? |
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Diagnostic software to test computer????
http://www.tufftest.com/
http://www.simmtester.com/PAGE/products/doc/docinfo.asp http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp http://www.memtest86.com/ Collected these links a while ago, and have never found time to try any of them, so I'll be watching other replies with interest! -- #################### ## PH, London #################### "Joe M" joematminemandotcom wrote in message ... Hi, is there any third party Diagnostic software for PC to test what's wrong with a computer???? What would be the best one to use??? |
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Diagnostic software to test computer????
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Joe M joematminemandotcom wrote: Hi, is there any third party Diagnostic software for PC to test what's wrong with a computer???? What would be the best one to use??? There are a couple packages that tried to test everything, but the one I've used (qafe) is no longer made, and they aren't cheap. There are tools to test specific parts; memory and disk. Booking a Linux CD (knoppix is nice) shows lots more detail during boot and I find it useful for some troubleshooting. The pro's troubleshhot is by swapping parts. There isn't a big market for diagnostic software. -- a d y k e s @ p a n i x . c o m Don't blame me. I voted for Gore. |
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Diagnostic software to test computer????
While there's loads of stuff out there, it really depends on whether you
want to fix a specific problem or just have a toolkit to troubleshoot as yet, unencountered issues. I can recommend a great book though - Bigelow's Troubleshooting, Maintaining & Repairing Pc's - now in it's 5th edition -ISBN 0-07-213272-8. It also has a CD with lots of trial s/w of varying types.Only problem is it's cost of $US60 - you may pick it up for less from a bookclub or discounter. "The meek shall inherit the earth, but not the mineral rights" John Paul Getty 1892 - 1976 Joe M wrote: Hi, is there any third party Diagnostic software for PC to test what's wrong with a computer???? What would be the best one to use??? |
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Diagnostic software to test computer????
Joe M,
This isn't software but if you have a free PCI slot it may be worth a try and it's not to expensive: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...998-101&depa=0 I've been tempted to purchase it a couple times and the next time Newegg puts it on special I may purchase it. Wayne "brush-head" wrote in message ... While there's loads of stuff out there, it really depends on whether you want to fix a specific problem or just have a toolkit to troubleshoot as yet, unencountered issues. I can recommend a great book though - Bigelow's Troubleshooting, Maintaining & Repairing Pc's - now in it's 5th edition -ISBN 0-07-213272-8. It also has a CD with lots of trial s/w of varying types.Only problem is it's cost of $US60 - you may pick it up for less from a bookclub or discounter. "The meek shall inherit the earth, but not the mineral rights" John Paul Getty 1892 - 1976 Joe M wrote: Hi, is there any third party Diagnostic software for PC to test what's wrong with a computer???? What would be the best one to use??? |
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Diagnostic software to test computer????
Great idea Wayne.
"WayneM" wrote in message ... Joe M, This isn't software but if you have a free PCI slot it may be worth a try and it's not to expensive: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...998-101&depa=0 I've been tempted to purchase it a couple times and the next time Newegg puts it on special I may purchase it. Wayne "brush-head" wrote in message ... While there's loads of stuff out there, it really depends on whether you want to fix a specific problem or just have a toolkit to troubleshoot as yet, unencountered issues. I can recommend a great book though - Bigelow's Troubleshooting, Maintaining & Repairing Pc's - now in it's 5th edition -ISBN 0-07-213272-8. It also has a CD with lots of trial s/w of varying types.Only problem is it's cost of $US60 - you may pick it up for less from a bookclub or discounter. "The meek shall inherit the earth, but not the mineral rights" John Paul Getty 1892 - 1976 Joe M wrote: Hi, is there any third party Diagnostic software for PC to test what's wrong with a computer???? What would be the best one to use??? |
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Diagnostic software to test computer????
assuming the pc is working and has internet access - try www.pcpitstop.com
for free comprehensive diagnostics which tests quite a bit - read all the reports, not just the summary, and use the links for additional explanations and solutions. This is a super (free) service - I've used it for years (and it's got even better/more comprehensive this last year) Hope this helps! Len "Joe M" joematminemandotcom wrote in message ... Hi, is there any third party Diagnostic software for PC to test what's wrong with a computer???? What would be the best one to use??? |
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