Diagnostic Tools lists

[Markoman01027]

Hey All,

I am just wondering what applications do you guys have for diagnostic tools? This is what I have so far. Please feel free to add more to the list but provide a link to where I can get it.

Trend Micro Systemclean
Adaware Personal Edition
AVG Anti Virus Free Edition 6
Fixblast
Reg Analyzer
Spybot Search and Destroy 1.3
Stinger
AIDA
Belarc
CWshredder
Hijackthis
(Thanks to GLC for suggesting me some of them)

Floppy(1):
Memtest86

I am also going to buy a set of floppies and put each HD diagnostic on it(WD, Maxtor, IBM, etc)

Let me know what you think. TIA.

[Blue_Gundam2002]

Can't forget common sense

[whargoul]

I dunno if AIDA ever was offered in standalone form, but its successor Lavalys Everest is. Might be better.

Also, the Ultimate Book CD integrates alot of diagnostics and such that would normally be run from a floppy into a single CD.

[Blue_Gundam2002]

Originally Posted by whargoul I dunno if AIDA ever was offered in standalone form, but its successor Lavalys Everest is. Might be better. Also, the Ultimate Book CD integrates alot of diagnostics and such that would normally be run from a floppy into a single CD.

AIDA32 was sold to Lavalys, there the same thing just Everest has a different skin on it.

[Markoman01027]

Originally Posted by Blue_Gundam2002 Can't forget common sense

Thats all the client's need! Then I wouldn't have to make these diagnostic CD's

[kram 2.0]

Looks good to me. Mine's in my sig...bottom part. I use EasyCleaner on top of that and use JavaCool's SpywareGuard - not terribly effective, but a nice spyware firewall.

kram

[bigandy]

Not necessarily a "Diagnostic Tool", but a software firewall like Sygate, Zone Alarm, Kerio, etc. might be a good thing to have too. Just in case these people don't have a hardware firewall, or a software firewall currently running.

[netnamakan]

not really a diagnostic but you cant go wrong with zone alarm i doubt the link is necessary- im guessing most ppl have this

[slotzintin]

Originally Posted by netnamakan you cant go wrong with zone alarm

Sure you can. Its a love hate relationship. People that have used it without the nightmarish problems that plague half it's users love it.

It's not a diagnostic tool. Uninstalling it will require some fun post crash diagnostics though.


Everest is great, as are Spybot, AdAware, XScan, Trendmicro online, NAI Stinger, and HiJackThis.

[bigandy]

If you want to use Zone Alarm, check out this thread.

[compusport]

for broadband diagnostics, I use the online tools at SpeedGuide:

http://www.speedguide.net/sg_tools.php

[Doobie]

BartPE ...................

[rjfvillarosa]

I have been using EASYCLEANER for a long time, I think that it may not be the best, but it helps with a little springcleaning from time to time.
I got my copy free a few years ago from microsoft powertoys, but I see now that "toniarts" have withdrawn it from microsft and it is only available from the toniarts site after registering with them and paying a $25 registration fee.

[john ranger]

Originally Posted by Markoman01027 Hey All, I am just wondering what applications do you guys have for diagnostic tools? This is what I have so far. Please feel free to add more to the list but provide a link to where I can get it. Trend Micro Systemclean Adaware Personal Edition AVG Anti Virus Free Edition 6 Fixblast Reg Analyzer Spybot Search and Destroy 1.3 Stinger AIDA Belarc CWshredder Hijackthis (Thanks to GLC for suggesting me some of them) Floppy(1): Memtest86 I am also going to buy a set of floppies and put each HD diagnostic on it(WD, Maxtor, IBM, etc) Let me know what you think. TIA.

Well I use

CWshredder
Hijackthis
AIDA
Spybot Search and Destroy 1.3
Rcrawler
Reg Scrub
And Tune up Mechanic

When I'm done cleaning I can tell you that it's spotless

[Bacon Diet]

Originally Posted by bigandy a software firewall like Sygate, [evilware deleted], Kerio, etc. might be a good thing to have too. Just in case these people don't have a hardware firewall, or a software firewall currently running.

wasn't common sense mentioned earlier?


http://agnitum.com

[Force Flow]

ZoneAlarm isn't "evilware". I'm not sure what the newer version are like, but version 4.5 is the one you want to stick with.

[comp615]

Yes BartPE is the "can fix about everything utility", makes those pesky registry errors a matter of 5 clicks . Plus you got your full computer (Including registry) spyware, antivirus, and chkdsk checking. Can even run interenet, and can become an almost fully functional windows. But it is definatly the best thing ever!!!

[kilgoretrout]

Another handy tool is the Ultimate Boot CD:

http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/

It's a compilation of numerous utilities that exist on bootable floppies that have all been put on one bootable cd(eg. virtually all the hard drive diagnostic utilities from the main manufacturers are included). It was designed for those that don't have a floppy drive. You select what tool you want from a menu that comes up when you boot the cd.
Many of the utilities mentioned above are also included.

Also, sygate personal firewall is excellent and free:

http://smb.sygate.com/products/spf_standard.htm

[jayb1234]

I find Microsoft Baseline Security useful.

In response to direct customer need for a streamlined method of identifying common security misconfigurations, Microsoft has developed the Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA). Version 2.0 of MBSA includes a graphical and command line interface that can perform local or remote scans of Windows systems. MBSA runs on Windows Server 2003, Windows 2000, and Windows XP systems and will scan for common security misconfigurations in the following products: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, Internet Information Server (IIS) 5.0, and 6.0, SQL Server 7.0 and 2000, Internet Explorer (IE) 5.01 and later, and Office 2000, 2002 and 2003. MBSA also scans for missing security updates, update rollups and service packs published to Microsoft Update.

You can download it at http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/d...DisplayLang=en

[at2wooden]

My Zone Alarm Pro 4 expired so I downloaded the 5.5 free version.
It hijacked my browser and wouldn't let me on the net.
It was a real nightmare and ZoneAlarm wouldn't return my emails.
I'll never install it on any of my computers again

[glc]

That's not a diagnostic tool - but I'm using 4.5 free here with no issues. 6 free caused all kinds of problems.

[NUTCASE]

I use TweakNow RegCleaner , microsoft antispyware , AVG , all-in-one secretmaker , sb s&d , hijack this , a-squared , ad-aware 6.0 , cwshredder , FindJunkFiles , Zilla data nuker , and startup inspector for windows , all of these are free and seem to work flawlessly .

[mjatas]

isn't there a software that does everything. I hate using 100's of software.

[glc]

The Ultimate Boot CD is about the closest you are going to get to something that does everything.

[mjatas]

Originally Posted by glc The Ultimate Boot CD is about the closest you are going to get to something that does everything.

well where can i get it?

[Markoman01027]

Originally Posted by mjatas well where can i get it?

http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/

[Briab Guy]

What I use:
Sygate Personal Firewall Pro
Tracks Eraser Pro
sis soft sandra
ms Malicious Software Removal Tool
Microsoft AntiSpyware
MS baseline
SpywareBlaster
Spybot - Search & Destroy
HijackThis
jv16 powertools--reg cleaner
Win Tasks Utility
Belarc Advisor
ID Blaster
MRU blaster
Bart PE builder
QUESTION: Is PE builder the same as ultimate boot?
Thanks

[glc]

mjatas - the answer was about 5 posts above yours

[Electric T]

I use System Suite 6. It's an all-in-one maintenance
program.
You can purchase it at Wal-Mart for about $40.

[cassandra]

I am using Advanced Administrative Tools from http://www.glocksoft.com/aatools.htm

It includes 12 different diagnostic tools in one program, which investigate and gather information about your computer, network status, and service availability.