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