Computer repair technicians need to have a variety of software utilities to fix different types of computer problems, from malware infections to performance issues. Whether you are a professional or a hobbyist, having the right software utilities can make your job easier and faster. In this blog post, we will introduce you to 10 software utilities that every technician should have in their toolkit.
1. Windows Repair by Tweaking.com
Windows Repair by Tweaking.com is a versatile and powerful tool that can repair various Windows issues, such as file permissions, registry errors, firewall settings, Internet Explorer problems, Windows Update errors, and more. It can also reset various system settings to their default values, and perform a thorough system check before and after the repair process. Windows Repair by Tweaking.com is compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP, and you can download it for free from its official website.
2. CPU-Z
CPU-Z is a useful tool that can provide you with detailed information about your PC’s hardware components, such as CPU name, model, speed, cores, cache, motherboard model, chipset, BIOS version, memory size, type, speed, timings, graphics card model, driver version, and more. CPU-Z can also benchmark your CPU performance and compare it with other processors. CPU-Z supports Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP (32-bit and 64-bit versions), and you can download it for free from its official website.
3. ADWCleaner by Malwarebytes
AdwCleaner by Malwarebytes is a useful software utility for computer repair technicians who need to remove adware, spyware, potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), and browser hijackers from their clients’ computers. AdwCleaner can scan and clean these unwanted programs and files with just a few clicks, and also restore the browser settings that may have been changed by them. AdwCleaner is compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP, and can be downloaded for free from the official website.
4. EaseUS Partition Master
EaseUS Partition Master is a comprehensive disk management tool that can help you create, resize, merge, split, format, clone, migrate, and wipe partitions on your hard drive or SSD. It can also help you recover lost or deleted partitions, optimize disk performance, convert disk formats, and more. EaseUS Partition Master supports Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP (32-bit and 64-bit versions), and you can download it for free from its official website.
5. CCleaner Technician Edition
CCleaner Technician Edition is a popular and easy-to-use tool that can clean and optimize your PC by removing junk files, browser cache, temporary files, registry errors, and other unwanted items. It can also manage your startup programs, uninstall unwanted applications, wipe your drives, and more. CCleaner Technician Edition works with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP (32-bit and 64-bit versions), as well as Mac OS X 10.8 or later. You can download it for free to run a scan from its official website.
6. Recuva
Recuva is a handy tool that can help you recover deleted or lost files from your PC or external devices. It can recover files from hard drives, SSDs, USB drives, memory cards, CDs/DVDs, and more. It can also recover files from damaged or formatted disks, as well as files that have been deleted by viruses or bugs. Recuva supports Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP (32-bit and 64-bit versions), and you can download it for free from its official website.
7. Revo Uninstaller
Revo Uninstaller is a powerful and user-friendly tool that can help you uninstall unwanted programs and browser extensions from your PC. It can also scan and remove the leftover files, folders, registry entries, and traces of the uninstalled programs. Revo Uninstaller can also perform forced uninstallation of stubborn programs, as well as batch uninstallation of multiple programs at once. Revo Uninstaller supports Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP (32-bit and 64-bit versions), and you can download it for free from its official website.
8. Speccy
Speccy is a software utility that can help you find out what’s inside your PC. It can show you a quick summary or a detailed report of your PC’s hardware components, such as CPU, motherboard, memory, graphics card, hard drive, and more. You can use Speccy to check your system information, compare your PC’s specifications with others, or diagnose potential problems. Speccy is compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP (32-bit and 64-bit versions), and you can download it for free from its official website or from the Microsoft Store.
9. Passmark BurnInTest
Passmark BurnInTest is a software utility that can help you test the reliability and stability of your PC’s hardware components. It can stress test all the major sub-systems of your PC, such as CPU, memory, disk, graphics, network, sound, and more. It can also detect and report any errors or failures that may occur during the testing process. Passmark BurnInTest can help you diagnose and troubleshoot hardware problems, check the performance and compatibility of your system, and verify the quality of your PC before delivery or deployment. Passmark BurnInTest works with Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, and XP (32-bit and 64-bit versions), as well as Linux x86 and ARM platforms. You can download it for free to run a 30-day trial from its official website.
10. AIDA
AIDA is a family of software utilities that can help you find out detailed information about your PC’s hardware and software components. AIDA can also perform various tests and benchmarks to measure the performance and stability of your system. AIDA was originally developed by Tamas Miklos in 1995 as a DOS-based system information tool called ASMDemo. Later, it was renamed to AIDA and ported to Windows. In 2004, AIDA was acquired by Lavalys and renamed to Everest. In 2010, FinalWire acquired Everest and renamed it to AIDA64. Currently, there are four editions of AIDA64 available:
AIDA64 Extreme: a system information, diagnostics and benchmarking tool for home users.
AIDA64 Engineer: a portable system information, diagnostics and benchmarking tool for IT professionals.
AIDA64 Business: a network audit, inventory and remote management tool for corporate customers.
AIDA64 Network Audit: a network audit, inventory and change management tool for government agencies.
AIDA64 supports Windows 10, 8.1, 8, 7, Vista, XP, as well as Linux x86 and ARM platforms. You can download a free 30-day trial of any edition from the official website.
Conclusion
These Top 10 FREE Software Utilities for Technicians should definitely all be in your Computer Repair Technician’s arsenal!
If you know of any others that should be included, please comment below!