http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ How-To Geek Forums Topic: Do I really need this? en Thu, 08 Jan 2009 19:20:58 +0000 http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12465 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:30:23 +0000 Bartman 12465@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>@smash</p> <p>I just ran the diagnostic program I mentioned earlier and it might be<br /> what your looking for. As I said earlier it came preloaded with my<br /> computer as part of hp total care. It runs tests on every part of your<br /> system and I believe it will also perform a stress test. To find out<br /> more just google pc doctor. Just thought I might help.</p> <p>Bart</p> <p>PS: I don't know if it's free, though. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12463 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:10:05 +0000 Lighthouse 12463@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Yes, that's what I was asking. Did you want something like that or something that actually pushes your system to the max (can be expensive in hardware, (as you watch the smoke curling up)) </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12461 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:02:01 +0000 Smashpmk712 12461@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Just did ... also looks like a program that just reports what kind of hardware you have. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12460 Sat, 08 Mar 2008 00:00:21 +0000 Lighthouse 12460@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Just google SIW </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12459 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:55:22 +0000 Smashpmk712 12459@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>SIW?<br /> EDIT: I use to use a program called MicroScope 2000. But I have lost the disk and now I am looking for a free alternitive.... </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12457 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:54:44 +0000 Lighthouse 12457@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Ah, if you want a program that does that sort of stuff, then probably SIW </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12456 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:52:30 +0000 Smashpmk712 12456@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>This software only shows what kind of hardware you have but does not test it for you. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12454 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:48:00 +0000 whs 12454@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Hi smash, how about this one:<br /> <a href='http://www.softplatz.com/Soft/Utilities/Diagnostics-Optimizers/Test-My-Hardware.html'>http://www.softplatz.com/Soft/Utilities/Diagnostics-Optimizers/Test-My-Hardware.html</a> </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12452 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:42:56 +0000 Smashpmk712 12452@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>All the hardware on a PC. The reason is I have some slowness on a clean OS install and I think it is hardware. I have seen hardware problems before and I dont think I have any of the tool that I use to have. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12449 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:25:06 +0000 Lighthouse 12449@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Hi Smash, what do you actually want to test? </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12448 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:22:05 +0000 Smashpmk712 12448@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>I just want a software tool. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12447 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:17:28 +0000 Lighthouse 12447@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>A decent multimeter, and a digital storage scope to start with </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12446 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 23:10:20 +0000 Smashpmk712 12446@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>What would you guys recommend for hardware tests? </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12445 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:59:37 +0000 Lighthouse 12445@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>We're always here if you need help, and can give a direct answer or recommend an individual program for whatever problem you may have. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12444 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:51:52 +0000 Bartman 12444@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Thanks a bunch for your replies.</p> <p>I meant that in a nice way! </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12443 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:37:20 +0000 taybay 12443@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>Hardware is a pretty broad term. Generally if you want any results worthwhile, get a program that diagnoses specific hardware issues. </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12442 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:21:44 +0000 mpc104 12442@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>google pc doctor read all about what it is then decide thats what i would do. but its a program you may want but i dont think you need it but stick around one of the experts can give you more info </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12441 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:19:46 +0000 Lighthouse 12441@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>No, you don't need it. And I'm surprised it came preloaded </p> http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/do-i-really-need-this#post-12440 Fri, 07 Mar 2008 22:09:48 +0000 Bartman 12440@http://www.howtogeek.com/forum/ <p>I have a program called Hardware Diagnostics Tools from PC Doctor, which<br /> came preloaded on my computer. Is this a useful program I should keep or is it just more bloatware from the manufacturer that I don't really<br /> need? I have a HP desktop with Vista home premium. </p>