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Do I really need this?

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  • Started 9 months ago by Bartman
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Bartman
Bartman
Posts: 351

I have a program called Hardware Diagnostics Tools from PC Doctor, which
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
need? I have a HP desktop with Vista home premium.

Posted 9 months ago #
 
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Posts: 5574

No, you don't need it. And I'm surprised it came preloaded

Posted 9 months ago #
 
mpc104
mpc104
Posts: 261

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

Posted 9 months ago #
 
taybay
taybay
Posts: 483

Hardware is a pretty broad term. Generally if you want any results worthwhile, get a program that diagnoses specific hardware issues.

Posted 9 months ago #
 
Bartman
Bartman
Posts: 351

Thanks a bunch for your replies.

I meant that in a nice way!

Posted 9 months ago #
 
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Posts: 5574

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.

Posted 9 months ago #
 
Smashpmk712
Smashpmk712
Posts: 313

What would you guys recommend for hardware tests?

Posted 9 months ago #
 
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Posts: 5574

A decent multimeter, and a digital storage scope to start with

Posted 9 months ago #
 
Smashpmk712
Smashpmk712
Posts: 313

I just want a software tool.

Posted 9 months ago #
 
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Posts: 5574

Hi Smash, what do you actually want to test?

Posted 9 months ago #
 
Smashpmk712
Smashpmk712
Posts: 313

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.

Posted 9 months ago #
 
whs
whs
Posts: 6322

Hi smash, how about this one:
http://www.softplatz.com/Soft/.....dware.html

Posted 9 months ago #
 
Smashpmk712
Smashpmk712
Posts: 313

This software only shows what kind of hardware you have but does not test it for you.

Posted 9 months ago #
 
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Posts: 5574

Ah, if you want a program that does that sort of stuff, then probably SIW

Posted 9 months ago #
 
Smashpmk712
Smashpmk712
Posts: 313

SIW?
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....

Posted 9 months ago #
 
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Posts: 5574

Just google SIW

Posted 9 months ago #
 
Smashpmk712
Smashpmk712
Posts: 313

Just did ... also looks like a program that just reports what kind of hardware you have.

Posted 9 months ago #
 
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Posts: 5574

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))

Posted 9 months ago #
 
Bartman
Bartman
Posts: 351

@smash

I just ran the diagnostic program I mentioned earlier and it might be
what your looking for. As I said earlier it came preloaded with my
computer as part of hp total care. It runs tests on every part of your
system and I believe it will also perform a stress test. To find out
more just google pc doctor. Just thought I might help.

Bart

PS: I don't know if it's free, though.

Posted 9 months ago #
 

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