Best software for diagnostics and best for maintenance?

newn · Apr 14, 2013

Which is the best tool for computer problem diagnostic? Which for software? Which for hardware?

What about software for maintenance? Which is the best?

P.S. Best answer would be "Paid: x, y, z; Free: x, y, z," as in include BOTH paid and free variants.

Thanks!

Herr_Koos · Apr 15, 2013

What exactly are you trying to achieve? The actual value of diagnostic tools is questionable.

I sometime use CCleaner (free) for a bit of registry checkup.

http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

For a more complete diagnostic, SiSoft Sandra has a Lite version of their tool that is also free.

http://www.sisoftware.net/

newn · Apr 15, 2013

Herr_Koos :

I just want to know what I can use to diagnose/repair problems. Like potential hard drive failure, memory failure, CPU failure, PSU problems, motherboard problems, "slow" computer, cleaning the registry, junk files, scanning for viruses. And generally I mean tools that don't require you to boot Windows.

Basically I'm looking for useful stuff to put into my USB, that's what I'm trying to achieve.

USAFRet · Apr 16, 2013

newn :

Herr_Koos :

I just want to know what I can use to diagnose/repair problems. Like potential hard drive failure, memory failure, CPU failure, PSU problems, motherboard problems, "slow" computer, cleaning the registry, junk files, scanning for viruses. And generally I mean tools that don't require you to boot Windows.

Basically I'm looking for useful stuff to put into my USB, that's what I'm trying to achieve.

Start here:
Hiren's BootCD

newn · Apr 16, 2013

USAFRet :

newn :

Start here:
Hiren's BootCD

I know that one, but that can't be the only decent tool. Anti-virus software-wise especially.

Dark Lord of Tech · Apr 16, 2013

System Information

* CPU-Z
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z.html

* HWMonitor
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html

* PC-Wizard
http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/pc-wizard.html

* Speccy
http://www.piriform.com/speccy

* GPU-Z
http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/

* System Explorer
http://systemexplorer.net/

* Autoruns for Windows
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/bb96390...

* CrystalDiskInfo
http://download.cnet.com/CrystalDiskInfo/3000-2086_4-10...

* HDDScan
http://hddscan.com/

* Everest Home Edition
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/Everest...

* Sisoft Sandra Lite 2013 SP1
http://www.filehippo.com/download_sandra_lite/

* Core Temp
http://www.alcpu.com/CoreTemp/

* Real Temp
http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/SysInfo/Real_Temp/

* Process Explorer
http://www.filehippo.com/download_process_explorer/

* StartUpLite
http://www.malwarebytes.org/products/startuplite

* HWiNFO/32/64 Tools
http://www.hwinfo.com/#

* AS SSD Benchmark
http://www.filehippo.com/download_asssdbenchmark/

* ATTO Benchmark
http://www.attotech.com/products/product.php?sku=Disk_B...

Windows Cleaner

* CCleaner
http://www.piriform.com/ccleaner

* Advanced SystemCare 6 Free
http://www.iobit.com/advancedsystemcareper.html

* Glary Utilities
http://www.glaryutilities.com/

* WinUtilities Free Edition
http://www.ylcomputing.com/content/view/327/135/

* JetClean
http://www.bluesprig.com/jetclean.html

* Ashampoo WinOptimizer Free
http://www.ashampoo.com/en/usd/pin/3606/System%20Utilit...

newn · Apr 17, 2013

Thank you! Very useful, time to start downloading!

Dark Lord of Tech · Apr 17, 2013

Glad to help,thanks for using the forum.

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