My Tool Kit + Software + Tune-Up (OLD VERSION)

[Appletax]

UPDATED VERSION: https://www.technibble.com/forums/threads/★-huge-resource-list-★-tools-files-more.67204/

 

[iisjman07]

Very nice thread, thanks for sharing

 

[dannyict]

Thanks for the detailed info

 

[seedubya]

thanks for the lists, they're great. I've a new tech just started. He'll love this.

 

[16k_zx81]

thanks for taking the time. Good thread and some interesting links

 

[Cambridge PC Support]

thanks for taking the time. Good thread and some interesting links

+1

nice one Appletax

 

[PC Ops]

Nice thread! Very thorough job!
Thanks for sharing!

 

[NeutronTech]

Tune Up Guideline

. Visual inspection of motherboard for swollen capacitors and brown/darkish spots
. Test the power supply

. Stop unwanted startup programs
. Run CCleaner
. Auslogics defrag; set auto schedule
. Run chkdsk c: /f /r from command box
. Run sfc /scannow
. Mem Test 86
. Remove junk/bloatware/unused toolbars

. Update all installed web browsers and install the latest versions of:
Java, Flash Player, Adobe Reader, CCleaner, Silverlight, Auslogics Disk Defrag, TeamViewer

. Check Device Manager
. Run Fix IE utility
. Remove MSN Messenger from addons in Internet Explorer
. Check if the Firewall is enabled
. Update DirectX
. Update Windows
. Disable Auto Restart to pause BSODs
. Update the graphics card drivers
. Check if the system is set to automatically receive updates
. Change Virtual Memory size to 1.5x amount of installed RAM (min + max). 1st set to 0, defragment, then increase.
. Change System Restore to 1-3% depending on size of hard drive
. HJT Log
. Run Microsoft Security Analyzer
. Run Secunia online software inspector
. Check current AV; Install Avast if possible (disable sounds and register)
. Install Malwarebytes; run full scan
. Disable system restore, then create a new restore point (only do at the very end)


Physically clean the system

. Remove internal dust
. Wipe down the exterior
. Clean the optical drive’s lens



Tips:

If viruses are launched even after you boot in Safe Mode and you cannot get the AV software to work, try searching for suspicious entries in the subkeys under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\SafeBoot. Subkeys under this key control what is launched when you boot into Safe Mode. Also, if you are unable to boot into Safe Mode, system files might be infected. Go into the windows directory, sort by date. Check for any files newer than a few weeks.

Much better than:

1. Get computer
2. Run MRI
3. Call Customer and advise of bad hardware
4. Execute Evil Laugh


EDIT: Oh, forgot to say that this is an awesome list.... awesome thread. Thanks for sharing. Things like this help everyone to better optimize our processes.

 

[parker.casey]

Wow, that's actually a very well put together list. More information than necessary, if anything - which is by no means a complaint. Thanks!

 

[Gunz]

What an awesome thread!!! I very much appreciate you taking the time to write it, 10/10! <3

 

[MBF]

Great list, much appreciated.

 

[red12049]

Nice... Giving this to my intern tomorrow to study. Thanks.

Rick

 

[iedq]

Great info, will help me in my new career, and technical info.

Thanks Awesome

 

[Maccadon]

Great list and almost the same way i work. Good to see that others use the same steps.

 

[RogueTech]

Great list. Nice job!

 

[jhusted]

Very nice list you have.....

 

[GeekPCSupport]

Great List. Very Useful Information.

Thanks for sharing it.

Guillermo

 

[Lefty]

Thank you very much! The list of suppliers helped me save a lot of money.

 

[kevyn]

Really helpful list - thanks

 

[htfenner]

This is awesome. Thanks.