Diagnostic Tool Apps and Services

Resource Monitor is a comprehensive system utility that provides real-time insights into your hardware's performance and resource utilization, including CPU, memory, disk, and network activity. It also offers detailed information on running processes and application behavior.

OCCT is a comprehensive stability testing, benchmarking, and hardware monitoring tool designed for Windows. It allows users to stress-test various components like the CPU, GPU, memory, and power supply to identify stability issues or potential hardware failures.

Victoria is a specialized, albeit discontinued, portable application designed for in-depth hard disk drive analysis. It provides detailed S.M.A.R.T. data reports, performs surface scans to identify and potentially reallocate bad sectors, and offers performance metrics like read latency benchmarks. This tool is primarily intended for advanced users needing granular insights into their drive's health and performance.

HDDScan is a free, portable utility designed for in-depth analysis and diagnostics of various data storage devices including hard disk drives, SSDs, RAID volumes, and USB flash drives. It offers robust features like surface scanning for bad blocks, comprehensive S.M.A.R.T. data analysis, temperature monitoring, and granular benchmarking.

Ultimate Boot CD (UBCD) is a free bootable recovery CD/USB that consolidates numerous diagnostic, repair, and system maintenance tools into a single, easy-to-use interface. It's essential for troubleshooting, repairing, and restoring functionality to desktop and server systems facing various hardware and software issues.

WiFi Analyzer is a simple yet powerful tool designed to help users visualize and optimize their Wi-Fi network performance. It assists in identifying interference, finding optimal channels, and assessing signal strength to improve overall wireless connectivity.

HWMonitor is a comprehensive hardware monitoring tool designed for Windows systems. It provides real-time readings of essential system sensors, including voltages, temperatures (CPU, GPU, drives), and fan speeds. This transparency empowers users to keep track of their PC's health and performance parameters.

HWiNFO is a comprehensive system information and hardware monitoring tool for Windows. It provides detailed insights into your computer's components, including CPU, GPU, motherboard, memory, and storage devices. Ideal for system analysis, troubleshooting, and monitoring hardware performance.

ShellExView is a lightweight utility that provides users with detailed information about all installed Shell Extensions on their Windows system. It allows for easy management, including the ability to enable or disable individual extensions, helping to improve system performance and troubleshoot issues.

Autoruns is a powerful utility from Sysinternals that provides a comprehensive view of all applications configured to run automatically on system startup or user login. It helps users identify and manage programs, drivers, and other components launched during the boot process.

Resource Monitor is a comprehensive system utility that provides real-time insights into your hardware's performance and resource utilization, including CPU, memory, disk, and network activity. It also offers detailed information on running processes and application behavior.

OCCT is a comprehensive stability testing, benchmarking, and hardware monitoring tool designed for Windows. It allows users to stress-test various components like the CPU, GPU, memory, and power supply to identify stability issues or potential hardware failures.

Victoria is a specialized, albeit discontinued, portable application designed for in-depth hard disk drive analysis. It provides detailed S.M.A.R.T. data reports, performs surface scans to identify and potentially reallocate bad sectors, and offers performance metrics like read latency benchmarks. This tool is primarily intended for advanced users needing granular insights into their drive's health and performance.

HDDScan is a free, portable utility designed for in-depth analysis and diagnostics of various data storage devices including hard disk drives, SSDs, RAID volumes, and USB flash drives. It offers robust features like surface scanning for bad blocks, comprehensive S.M.A.R.T. data analysis, temperature monitoring, and granular benchmarking.

Ultimate Boot CD (UBCD) is a free bootable recovery CD/USB that consolidates numerous diagnostic, repair, and system maintenance tools into a single, easy-to-use interface. It's essential for troubleshooting, repairing, and restoring functionality to desktop and server systems facing various hardware and software issues.

WiFi Analyzer is a simple yet powerful tool designed to help users visualize and optimize their Wi-Fi network performance. It assists in identifying interference, finding optimal channels, and assessing signal strength to improve overall wireless connectivity.

HWMonitor is a comprehensive hardware monitoring tool designed for Windows systems. It provides real-time readings of essential system sensors, including voltages, temperatures (CPU, GPU, drives), and fan speeds. This transparency empowers users to keep track of their PC's health and performance parameters.

HWiNFO is a comprehensive system information and hardware monitoring tool for Windows. It provides detailed insights into your computer's components, including CPU, GPU, motherboard, memory, and storage devices. Ideal for system analysis, troubleshooting, and monitoring hardware performance.

ShellExView is a lightweight utility that provides users with detailed information about all installed Shell Extensions on their Windows system. It allows for easy management, including the ability to enable or disable individual extensions, helping to improve system performance and troubleshoot issues.

Autoruns is a powerful utility from Sysinternals that provides a comprehensive view of all applications configured to run automatically on system startup or user login. It helps users identify and manage programs, drivers, and other components launched during the boot process.