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FREE Computer Repair / Diagnostic / System Admin Software Tools

FREE computer repair / diagnostic tools including tools for virus / malware removal, backup, security, resetting Windows passwords, boot CDs / USBs / browser protection, hard drive repair / diagnostics / wiping, CD utilities, temp / junk cleaners, data recovery, OS deployment, partitioning, DNS, encryption, hardware utilities, monitoring, networking, portable apps, product key finding, remote control, sandboxing, system admin, virtualization, Windows repair etc

ALL the tools you need to create your own PC Technician Repair Kit for any PC Repair / Admin scenario

 

Anti-Spyware / Malware: Tools for spyware / malware protection and removal

These tools will help protect you from malware / spyware etc.

  • Hitman Pro Trial version - Cloud based anti-malware scanner. NO install required. Available in 32 / 64 bit versions. FREE 30 Day license to remove malware. Very Recommended.
  • Emsisoft Anti-Malware - Excellent Malware prevention / removal program - FREE and Paid versions available
  • SuperAntiSpyware - Another excellent malware removal tool - Portable version available
  • Microsoft Safety Scanner - helps remove viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It works with your existing antivirus software. 32 / 64 bit versions available

 

Anti-Virus: Tools for virus prevention and removal

These tools will help protect you from viruses / trojans etc. They will also remove most infections.

Only install ONE on your system

 

Anti-Rootkit Tools:

Use these tools with caution - Follow the instructions exactly

  • aswMBR - Rootkit remover from Avast. Instructions on same page

 

Anti-Virus / Malware / Spyware / Scareware Specialist Removal / Repair Tools:

  • ERUNT - Registry backup / restore
  • OTH - Kill processes / start IE / Force start programs/ Force reboot etc - recommended when nothing will open / execute.
  • RogueKiller - Same as RKILL but includes DNS, Proxy and HOSTS file fix tools
  • OTM - Move  / delete multiple files, registry keys, bad process etc in ONE go
  • Re-enable - Repairs the damage caused by malware
  • Unhide - Restores icons hidden by malware infections
  • Inherit - Use when programs won't run due to permissions errors
  • DNS Repair Tool - Reset DNS settings back to default after a malware / virus attack
  • MiniToolBox - Reset network settings, HOSTS file etc from one handy application
  • Farbar Service Scanner - Checks Windows Update, Firewall, System Restore, Security Center etc services are running

 

Anti-Virus Online Scanners:

  • ESET - Excellent online scanner - Requires Internet Explorer or download for other browsers

 

Anti Spyware / Malware Online Scanners:

Useful when you cannot get other scanners to work

 

Anti-Virus Live / Boot CD's:

Ready made .ISO files from leading security companies such as Kaspersky, F-Secure, Panda, Avira, etc. Useful for systems that won't boot. Burn to CD / USB, boot your system and scan

  • AVG Rescue CD - FREE for home / business use. CD / USB versions available. Video tutorials on same page. Recommended
  • Windows Defender Offline - Easily create a bootable CD / USB to scan systems for viruses, malware, rootkits etc. 32 / 64 bit versions available

 

Anti-Virus / Security Suite Removal Tools:

These tools will remove traces of unwanted anti-virus programs / security suites.

 

Alternative Operating Systems To Windows:

Don't want to be restricted to Windows with its costs and license limitations?

  • Ubuntu - Desktop and Server Linux OS - Includes Live CD
  • Wubi - Test drive Ubuntu under Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, 7
  • Fedora - Another cracking Linux distro
  • Zentyal - Linux Small Business Server
  • ClearOS - Powerful Linux OS with a range of functions including Server, Network and Gateway roles

 

Backup Utilities: Tools for creating system images / data backups

  • Toucan - Portable data backup, sync and security tool
  • Clonezilla - FREE backup solution for both clients and servers
  • FBackup - File backup for Windows

 

 

Behavior Based (BB) Protection against 0 Day (unknown) viruses /malware

 

Browser Protection:

Add ons / software to make your browser more secure from online threats

  • WOT (Web of Trust) - Safe Browsing tool for all browsers. Advanced warning of dodgy sites. Essential
  • NoScript - prevent malicious scripts from running in FireFox
  • Malware Search - Add on for Firefox to research files, DLL's, URL's BHO', CLSID's etc for malware
  • McAfee SiteAdvisor - Award-winning, free protection that uses intuitive icons to give you safety and phishing advice before you click on a risky site.

 

Boot Disks / Live CDs: Tools that can be booted from CD - Useful when target system won't boot

  • Parted Magic - Excellent Boot CD / USB with a wealth of useful tools
  • Bart PE - Popular, easy to build boot CD
  • UBCD4WIN - Our favourite boot CD easily put on to USB

 

CD / DVD Utilities: Tools for burning files to CD / DVD

  • Nero FREE Version - The excellent Nero FREE for home use

 

Child Protection / Parental Control:

 

Clean Temp / Junk Files Tools:

  • TFC - One Click Temp File Cleaner. Recommended if you use Internet Explorer / FireFox Auto Complete feature for website passwords etc

 

Create bootable USB drive tools:

  • UNetbootin - create Linux based bootable USB drives within Windows or Linux
  • WinToFlash - Create bootable USB drives based on XP, Vista, Windows 7

 

Data Recovery:

  • Recuva - Deleted File Recovery

 

Dedicated Firewall:

  • IPCop - Turn an old / spare PC in to a dedicated Firewall / Router / IDS and more

 

Deployment: Tools for automating the deployment of Windows operating systems

 

Disk Defragmentation Tools:

  • MyDefrag - Excellent Defrag tool with schedule scripts included

 

Disk Partition Utilities:

 

Disk Wiping Utilities:

Securely erase / wipe data from hard drives

  • DBAN - Boot / DOS CD
  • Eraser - Run within Windows
  • CopyWipe - DOS / Boot CD / Windows and PE plugins

 

Disk Utilities / Diagnostics:

  • HDDScan - Freeware low-level formatting tool
  • MHDD - Bootable DOS HDD low level formating tool

 

DNS Services:

Faster and more secure DNS Services than those provided by your ISP

 

Email Recovery / Repair / Passwords:

  • MailPassView - Mail PassView is a small password-recovery tool that reveals the passwords and other account details for numerous email clients

 

Encryption - Tools to encrypt / secure your data:

 

File Copy Utilities:

Copy / paste tools which will copy / move files faster than the built in Windows copy / move / paste function

 

Firewalls:

Only install ONE on your system

 

Hardware / System Info Utilities :

  • Memtest - Test your memory modules for faults / errors
  • CDGone - Script for CD / DVD drives missing from My Computer / Device Manager

 

Mac:

 

Monitoring:

  • Nagios - Open Source host, service and network monitoring program
  • Cacti - Cacti is a complete network graphing solution

 

Networking / Internet / Web / Wireless:

  • FREE Proxy - Open source, feature packed Proxy server software
  • Xampp - FREE Apache, MySQL web server for Windows, ideal for testing websites before going live
  • OpenDNS - Controlled browsing / web filtering
  • Net Tools - A huge suite of Network / System Admin tools - ALL the tools you'll ever need.
  • The Dude - Network mapping / monitoring - FREE alternative to Cisco Network Magic

 

Password: Reset / Unlock / Clear Admin / Windows User / BIOS Passwords

  • Password Age - Password Age (formerly 'machines'). Displays the age of the password for user and computer accounts.
  • PCLoginNow - Bootable .ISO image to unlock / reset Windows 2008, Vista, XP, 2003, 2000 passwords 

 

Portable Apps: - Run programs from your USB stick

 

Product Key Finders:

 

Registry:

 

Remote Control:

  • Teamviewer - Free remote control for Windows and MAC - One of the best out there

 

Sandbox / Virtualization:

Run virtual / sandboxed versions of your applications or operating system

  • Returnil - FREE Alternative to Windows Steadystate

 

Security - Penetration Testing / Auditing:

  • Back Track - Bootable CD based on Linux distro for wlan security auditing / penetration testing and more
  • SubInACL -Admin tool that enables administrators to obtain security information about files, registry keys, and services
 

Software Updates:

Keep all your installed programs up to date with:


System Tools:
  • Win Info - A nice utility showing information about your NT installation including: version, build number, installation date, and whether it is a full or time limited version.
  • WinDbg - - Debugging Tool For Windows
  • BgInfo - Displays desktop info such as name, IP, version etc
  • D7 - Feature packed PC Maintenance tool - Every PC Repair Technician should have and know how to use the many features in this amazing tool

 

Virtualization 

  • Virtual PC 2007 - Run multiple computers with different operating systems within a host computer
  • VM Player - Run virtual machines on your Windows or Linux PC with VMware
  • VMware vCenter Converter - Automate and simplify physical to virtual machine conversions as well as conversions between virtual machine formats
  • HVRemote - Tool to administor Hyper-V servers from client / workstation machines without using RDP
  • Coreinfo - Test that your hardware supports Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) - Required for Windows 8 Client Hyper-V feature

 

Windows Tools

  • Microsoft Application Compatibility Toolkit - evaluate and mitigate application compatibility issues before deploying Windows 7, Windows Vista®, a Windows Update, or a new version of Windows® Internet Explorer® in your environment. 
  • Re-enable - Repairs the damage caused by malware
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Last Updated (Wednesday, 28 November 2012 12:29)