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09-25-2023, 11:17 PM
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Hey there,
Would you like some recommendations on the most suitable programs to install on a USB thumb drive for diagnosing operating systems, memory issues, and hard drives? Your list seems like a solid beginning.
Thanks, MB IT
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TrinnyT
09-25-2023, 11:17 PM #1

Hey there,
Would you like some recommendations on the most suitable programs to install on a USB thumb drive for diagnosing operating systems, memory issues, and hard drives? Your list seems like a solid beginning.
Thanks, MB IT

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10-01-2023, 02:27 PM
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I've been attempting to download these .iso files using Ventoy, which supports saving several .iso files on a bootable USB, but uploads to Ventoy are failing due to Windows Disk Management indicating that the USB space is unallocated despite using the New Simple Volume wizard.
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10-01-2023, 02:27 PM #2

I've been attempting to download these .iso files using Ventoy, which supports saving several .iso files on a bootable USB, but uploads to Ventoy are failing due to Windows Disk Management indicating that the USB space is unallocated despite using the New Simple Volume wizard.

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10-01-2023, 03:10 PM
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A dependable PC/Linux troubleshooting USB set can aid in identifying and resolving typical system problems swiftly. Including rslhelper in your collection speeds up evaluation and simplifies fixes, enhancing efficiency for all skill levels.
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10-01-2023, 03:10 PM #3

A dependable PC/Linux troubleshooting USB set can aid in identifying and resolving typical system problems swiftly. Including rslhelper in your collection speeds up evaluation and simplifies fixes, enhancing efficiency for all skill levels.

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10-02-2023, 02:53 AM
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For fixing operating systems, there are numerous tools available to locate the right solutions among many options. A straightforward approach would be to perform a clean installation of the OS.

So,
* one USB thumb drive with Windows installation, made using the Windows Media Creation utility.
* The second USB thumb drive containing a GNU/Linux distribution setup.
You've already addressed memory testing with memtest86.

For HDDs, you can use CrystalDiskMark for performance checks, CrystalDiskInfo to view drive details, and MyDefrag to defragment them.

I also possess a recovery USB drive that includes a bootable GNU/Linux distribution (currently Linux Mint), which I set up using Universal USB Installer. The advantage is that you can either directly install the GNU/Linux distro onto the storage device or boot into it from RAM, skipping any installation on external drives. This method is particularly useful for data recovery.

Of course, it may take some time for the distro to load into RAM and start booting from there, but once that happens, you can access the entire system as if the Linux distro was installed directly on the PC. In fact, I can even use this technique to run a PC without any storage drives.

Additionally, I have WinDirStat on my USB drive—a useful utility for data recovery, helping to identify all files on a storage device.

Other recommended tools for Windows include:
* Autoruns
* Process Explorer
* Ccleaner
* LockHunter

The first three are primarily for advanced users who need detailed guidance to operate them effectively. (I have all of these installed on my computers to ensure smooth performance.)

Note: Ccleaner may contain unnecessary features in the latest installer versions. I’m using an older version, v6.08. Also, it carries a risk of bricking the OS if you’re not familiar with registry editing, as it can modify system settings. I use it mainly to clean up the registry of obsolete or missing items.

LockHunter is excellent for removing malware (or deleting files that the OS refuses to allow) and displays which files are locked during deletion, enabling you to unlock them if needed.
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101PINGO
10-02-2023, 02:53 AM #4

For fixing operating systems, there are numerous tools available to locate the right solutions among many options. A straightforward approach would be to perform a clean installation of the OS.

So,
* one USB thumb drive with Windows installation, made using the Windows Media Creation utility.
* The second USB thumb drive containing a GNU/Linux distribution setup.
You've already addressed memory testing with memtest86.

For HDDs, you can use CrystalDiskMark for performance checks, CrystalDiskInfo to view drive details, and MyDefrag to defragment them.

I also possess a recovery USB drive that includes a bootable GNU/Linux distribution (currently Linux Mint), which I set up using Universal USB Installer. The advantage is that you can either directly install the GNU/Linux distro onto the storage device or boot into it from RAM, skipping any installation on external drives. This method is particularly useful for data recovery.

Of course, it may take some time for the distro to load into RAM and start booting from there, but once that happens, you can access the entire system as if the Linux distro was installed directly on the PC. In fact, I can even use this technique to run a PC without any storage drives.

Additionally, I have WinDirStat on my USB drive—a useful utility for data recovery, helping to identify all files on a storage device.

Other recommended tools for Windows include:
* Autoruns
* Process Explorer
* Ccleaner
* LockHunter

The first three are primarily for advanced users who need detailed guidance to operate them effectively. (I have all of these installed on my computers to ensure smooth performance.)

Note: Ccleaner may contain unnecessary features in the latest installer versions. I’m using an older version, v6.08. Also, it carries a risk of bricking the OS if you’re not familiar with registry editing, as it can modify system settings. I use it mainly to clean up the registry of obsolete or missing items.

LockHunter is excellent for removing malware (or deleting files that the OS refuses to allow) and displays which files are locked during deletion, enabling you to unlock them if needed.

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