Tools of the Trade.

NeBa · 03-24-2007, 07:56 AM

So I'm interested in compiling a toolset for in home computer repair. Things like Winsock fix tool, IE fix tool, SymNRT, etc. But I just have a feeling there are some apps I'm missing. So in this thread reply with what tools you use or basically what's on your flash drive.

NecessaryEvil · 03-24-2007, 08:01 AM

Ad Aware
Startup Control panel
Easy Cleaner
AVG Antivirus

Cable · 03-24-2007, 08:04 AM

SuperANTIspyware.

ShoelessOne · 03-24-2007, 09:18 AM

.folder

I don't have any sort of business, but i get calls from friends all the time (well, normally my gf's family actually

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NeBa · 03-24-2007, 11:08 AM

I've found CPU-Z is very useful in some situations.

joako · 03-24-2007, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeBa

I've found CPU-Z is very useful in some situations.

Never used it but WinCPUID has come in handy a few times.

Also SiSoft Sandra can be helpful at times.

Dolphin · 03-24-2007, 04:07 PM

Memtest
Spinrite
HD diagnostic tools from various manufacturers
BartPE
Knoppix

saturn_vk · 03-24-2007, 04:09 PM

vi/vim/elvis where applicable.
mc saved my life a few times.

M-Unit · 03-24-2007, 04:47 PM

hijackthis + hijackthis.de
aida31
autoruns
spybot
tcpview
cwshredder
reg cleaner
taskinfo
startup list

whyte69 · 03-24-2007, 04:48 PM

Spybot Search & Destroy
Spywareblaster
CPU-z
HiJackThis
Coolmon
FireFox
Memtestx86 for Windows
AVG Free 7.5
Motherboard[/url/ Monitor
distributed.net For burn in and stress testing
nLite Use this to streamline Windows XP installs adding driver support and Windows updates into the install
cwRsync
Combined Communit Codec Pack
Find a whole list of update packs of whichever products you're going to support, like Windows XP, Vista, etc. They're out there. You can then streamline those installs into a windows installer using nLite.

and an external HD to keep all your junk on

VANTEC Nexstar 3 eSATA Aluminum 2.5" Enclosure, eSATA & USB2.0
Seagate 120GB Momentus 5400.2 SATA Notebook HDD w/ NCQ, 8MB Cache

jkoebel · 03-24-2007, 08:56 PM

Go on any torrent site and look for a copy of the Geek Squad MRI, its already made.

Lone_Gunman · 11:24 PM

On my flash drive:

Acronis
Ad-Aware
Hitman Pro
Process Explorer
Spybot S&D
SIW (System information for Windows)
cwsshredder
hijackthis
VundoFix
Jelly Bean Keyfinder (faster than SIW)
Spyware Blaster
Window Defender
XP SP2

In the CD Case:

Acronis 10
9x USB drivers for thumb drives, external drives, etc.
Spinrite
Norton Ghost 8.0 (bleh)
BartPE XP
UBCD
Norton Utils 2003
MiniPE
memtest boot cd
Windows Memory Test
XP Pro OEM Sp2 dick
XP Pro Retail Sp2
XP Home OEM Sp2
Windows 98 OEM
Windows 98
Ubuntu Edgy Eft
Knoppix 5.1.1
ERD Commander
Partition Magic 8.0
ophcrack
OnTrack Bootable
TechUpD8 (made especially for this purpose, still in early stages though).

And While we are at it, contents of my bag:

T40 thinkpad
External CD/DVD drive
40GB 2.5" USB drive
2gb, 256mb, 128mb flash drives
PSU tester
RJ11/45 tester
10in1 Screwdriver
Assorted small tools (needle nose, nut drivers etc).
Ethernet Cable
USB -> 2.5"/3.5" adapter
Flashlight

Thats about it...

NeBa · 03-24-2007, 11:04 PM

Wow, very helpful, thanks a ton.

Feigned · 03-25-2007, 08:39 AM

Yeah, that SIW tool kicks ass. It was something else in the past, IIRC but it's keen.

WinWhistler · 03-25-2007, 10:44 AM

http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/

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03-24-2007, 04:47 PM	#9

NeBa	Tools of the Trade. So I'm interested in compiling a toolset for in home computer repair. Things like Winsock fix tool, IE fix tool, SymNRT, etc. But I just have a feeling there are some apps I'm missing. So in this thread reply with what tools you use or basically what's on your flash drive.
03-24-2007, 07:56 AM	#1

NecessaryEvil	Ad Aware Startup Control panel Easy Cleaner AVG Antivirus
03-24-2007, 08:01 AM	#2

Cable	SuperANTIspyware. __________________ :)
03-24-2007, 08:04 AM	#3

ShoelessOne	.folder I don't have any sort of business, but i get calls from friends all the time (well, normally my gf's family actually ) __________________ N[W]O - *Ace Sextuple* **I AM ACTUALLY shoelessone** b87f7c8231bcef050989f5aa358fc6c0
03-24-2007, 09:18 AM	#4

NeBa	I've found CPU-Z is very useful in some situations.
03-24-2007, 11:08 AM	#5

Dolphin	Memtest Spinrite HD diagnostic tools from various manufacturers BartPE Knoppix __________________ Fuckin 39k's.
03-24-2007, 04:07 PM	#7

saturn_vk	vi/vim/elvis where applicable. mc saved my life a few times. __________________ does anyone read these?
03-24-2007, 04:09 PM	#8

jkoebel	Go on any torrent site and look for a copy of the Geek Squad MRI, its already made. __________________ Supervising Moderator
03-24-2007, 08:56 PM	#11

Feigned	Yeah, that SIW tool kicks ass. It was something else in the past, IIRC but it's keen. __________________ Champagne ambition on a beer budget. fast hard drives will only make windows boot 10 seconds faster... - ShortCockJocky Unless you're running SCSI you won't see any speed improvements that's worth the hassle of RAID 0. - Lord Raven indianaimpreza.com
03-25-2007, 08:39 AM	#14

WinWhistler	http://www.ultimatebootcd.com/ __________________ Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger.
03-25-2007, 10:44 AM	#15