Good Windows Diagnostics Software?

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    I'd like to scan my computer for hard disk health to check for bad sectors and things of this nature.

    Is there any software you can recommend, preferably which is free?
     
    dcristo, Apr 14, 2011 IP
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    psharma Prominent Member

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    Isn't Miscrosoft Window's inbuilt Disk Check utility enough for you ? It checks quite deeply for errors and also fixes them..
    If you want even more extensive check you must download segate tools which load from bootable disk and thus check ( and format if required ) your hard disks .
     
    psharma, Apr 26, 2011 IP
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    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    Which Windows OS does this come with?

    I installed software called HDD Health which runs as soon as I start the computer.
     
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    psharma Prominent Member

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    In all versions I hope.

    an illustration for windows 7 for example is given here http://www.fanhow.com/knowhow:Run_Check_Disk_in_Windows_7_26235679

    and by the way, dont waste your RAM by running that application on startup. disc check is only needed very rarely ( and certainly of no use running it on startup)
     
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    adh.am Peon

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    getamac.exe is always a good program to run. :)
     
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    Don't waste your money with commercial utilities.

    Use MemTest to test your ram and the hd MANUFACTURER utility for the hd. Windows scandisk for filesistem problems
     
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    There are many software for diagnostics like
    CheckDrive
    CheckDrive offers you an easy way to check your hard drives for errors.
    HWiNFO32 is a hardware information and diagnostic tool

    This software you can find free of cost
     
    Warrichpk, Jul 11, 2011 IP
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    check out majorgeeks.com, they have it all, and most programs are freeware.
     
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    BitDefender System Information is best for system diagnosis BitDefender System Information can gather information about your system for a diagnosisit is the best ever software for system diagnosis.
     
    unknownpray, Jul 25, 2011 IP