Diagnostic Software Tools.pptx

This presentation discusses the different diagnostic tools available as of this date.

1. Diagnostic Software Tools

2. Diagnostic software is used to identify problems on a computer or piece of equipment. These programs test the onboard systems for issues and help to alert users of potential problems or breakdowns.

3. Some Downloadable Diagnostic Tools

4. Yet Another Cleaner Protects your PC from browser hijacker, malicious plug-ins, malwares, adware, various viruses

5. RegDoctor Improves your system performance and stability by repairing and cleaning the Windows Registry

6. Advanced System Care Tunes up and maintains your PC, with anti-spyware, privacy protection, and system cleaning functions.

7. Free Window Registry Repair Scans, repairs, and optimizes your Windows registry

8. Disk management tools:

9. Fdisk - creates and deletes disk partitions. Format - prepares a hard drive prior to use. Scandisk or Chkdsk - checks for physical errors on the disk surface.

10. Defrag - optimizes use of space on a disk. Disk Cleanup - removes unused files.

11. Disk Management - creates partitions and formats disks (GUI interface). System File Checker (SFC) – scans the operating system critical files.

12. Cleaning Tools

13. Cloth - A cloth is the best tool used when rubbing down a component; although paper towels can be used with most hardware, we recommend using a cloth whenever possible.

14. Water or rubbing alcohol - When moistening a cloth, it is best to use water or rubbing alcohol.

15. Portable Vacuum - Sucking the dust, dirt, hair, cigarette particles, and other particles out of a computer can be one of the best methods of cleaning a computer.

16. Cotton swabs - Cotton swabs moistened with rubbing alcohol or water are good for wiping hard to reach areas in your keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals.

17. Other good cleaning tools Microfiber Towels Swiffer Dusters