What degree of certainty do thorough hardware diagnostics provide regarding a computer's stability?

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What degree of certainty do thorough hardware diagnostics provide regarding a computer's stability?

What degree of certainty do thorough hardware diagnostics provide regarding a computer's stability?

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Jyok
Member

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03-04-2016, 12:53 AM

#1

Hi, I'm curious about how certain a computer is regarding comprehensive hardware checks such as PC Doctor or Apple's in-store diagnostics. Are there any situations where these tests might miss something? Is it really necessary to rely on extended use of this specific machine to confirm its stability? I know memory issues can be sporadic, appearing only occasionally, which makes me think this is important too. What are the best ways to verify stability for other parts of the system? Thanks!

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Jyok

03-04-2016, 12:53 AM #1

Hi, I'm curious about how certain a computer is regarding comprehensive hardware checks such as PC Doctor or Apple's in-store diagnostics. Are there any situations where these tests might miss something? Is it really necessary to rely on extended use of this specific machine to confirm its stability? I know memory issues can be sporadic, appearing only occasionally, which makes me think this is important too. What are the best ways to verify stability for other parts of the system? Thanks!

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iJedi007
Member

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03-04-2016, 01:35 AM

#2

PC Doctor and similar tools are usually very demanding on system resources. I've observed them severely impacting performance by continuously scanning the system.

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iJedi007

03-04-2016, 01:35 AM #2

PC Doctor and similar tools are usually very demanding on system resources. I've observed them severely impacting performance by continuously scanning the system.

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Blank_M
Junior Member

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03-12-2016, 02:53 AM

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@USAFRet
Are you talking about the PC Doctor Toolbox full diagnostic scan? Isn't the point to bring a system to its knees with the diagnostics testing the various components? I'm not referring to the other functions of the PC Doctor Toolbox software just the hardware diagnostic component. And then there's
this guy
for technicians that appears to be the same type of tool. IIRC a while back one of the major OEMs actually used PC Doctor for their built in diagnostic.
But even if you are talking about the PC Doctor diagnostics, how about the other players in the scene including Apple's proprietary diagnostic and all the OEM diagnostics; do they offer confidence in determining if a system stable or not? Or is the only way to determine that through long-term usage?

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Blank_M

03-12-2016, 02:53 AM #3

@USAFRet
Are you talking about the PC Doctor Toolbox full diagnostic scan? Isn't the point to bring a system to its knees with the diagnostics testing the various components? I'm not referring to the other functions of the PC Doctor Toolbox software just the hardware diagnostic component. And then there's
this guy
for technicians that appears to be the same type of tool. IIRC a while back one of the major OEMs actually used PC Doctor for their built in diagnostic.
But even if you are talking about the PC Doctor diagnostics, how about the other players in the scene including Apple's proprietary diagnostic and all the OEM diagnostics; do they offer confidence in determining if a system stable or not? Or is the only way to determine that through long-term usage?

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stanislisse
Member

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03-31-2016, 11:16 AM

#4

A few years back, a friend purchased a medium-low level laptop.
When I first turned it on, it was completely non-functional for an hour.
The issue seemed linked to the 'PC doctor' and diagnostic software clashing during scans.
After a complete reset and reinstallation of the operating system—without any unnecessary files—I noticed everything worked properly.
I’ve observed similar reports suggesting new systems have significant hardware problems, even though they appear brand new.
I don’t trust the accuracy of these assessments, whether positive or negative.
I have no experience with Apple products and haven’t used any devices.

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stanislisse

03-31-2016, 11:16 AM #4

A few years back, a friend purchased a medium-low level laptop.
When I first turned it on, it was completely non-functional for an hour.
The issue seemed linked to the 'PC doctor' and diagnostic software clashing during scans.
After a complete reset and reinstallation of the operating system—without any unnecessary files—I noticed everything worked properly.
I’ve observed similar reports suggesting new systems have significant hardware problems, even though they appear brand new.
I don’t trust the accuracy of these assessments, whether positive or negative.
I have no experience with Apple products and haven’t used any devices.

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Hayden404
Member

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04-07-2016, 08:31 PM

#5

It might have been infant mortality after all. Apologies for the delay, I got distracted.

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Hayden404

04-07-2016, 08:31 PM #5

It might have been infant mortality after all. Apologies for the delay, I got distracted.

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diamondbyron
Junior Member

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04-08-2016, 05:31 AM

#6

Rejecting those foolish applications, the system performed well. It lasted her for years.

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diamondbyron

04-08-2016, 05:31 AM #6

Rejecting those foolish applications, the system performed well. It lasted her for years.