Saturday 9 March 2024

Computer Diagnostics: Blue Screens or Bleeps Help!

Computer Diagnostics: Blue Screen of Death Needs Repair

Are you tired of dealing with computer issues and not knowing where to start? 

Well I've got just the solution for you - diagnostic applications for your computer.

What precisely are diagnostic applications?

These clever utilities are crafted to scrutinize your computer's hardware and software, aiding in the detection of any issues that might be causing performance dips or other malfunctions

I will share the apps I use to keep my computer running while checking for errors before things become critical. 

Your computer already has built-in diagnostics,  even before you start Windows. When you Start your Computer it invokes a set of hardware checks already inbuilt from the BIOS

(Basic Input Output System) and with the latest generation boards does a lot more like temp check, drive check cpu ,faulty memory check very basic one and PSU monitor.

Application's i use all the time.

HWINFO is windows 11 compatible  and  will analyse your hardware after loading Windows 11

HWINFO Diagnostic App

It can keep an eye on the Memory, NVME drives and CPU temperature all at the same time.

You can set the thresholds you require and it will warn you in System tray,  when run minimised.

It displays a lot of information which you can digest at you own convenience.

If you have Seagate drives another app i use is SeaTools

SeaTools How to Create your Backup

Run a quick test and ensure you drive is ok  it works for NVME and any Seagate drive.

Really handy to check status of you drives at a glance

Mem Test  App

Mem Test  Application Runs From Bootable USB

Used to test memory from a bootable USB and checks all you Memory Modules download app follow prompts very easy.

The Full tests take a long time but well worth the effort and usually leave it running for a 1 or 2 to stress test the memory.

Event Viewer is really good already also  built into windows just right click windows logo task bar and select Event viewer from list.

Windows 11Event Viewer

Event Viewer looking for errors

Event Viewer Trouble shoot Red icons




These are 3 main one's to look at , ones highlighted in yellow  I glance at for quick check.

Red one requires thorough investigation. 

As seen from above I have Red Steam error. Upon investigation it just timed out , probably connection dropped to internet for a min it does happen unfortunately!

There are a lot of apps out there , got a problem check with tech friends,  tech forums there is always a way to sort things out .





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