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Old 22-04-2005, 07:42   #43
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Re: PC World Health Check

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Originally Posted by zinglebarb
If i was doing a full scan disc it would be in dos searching for bad sectors and trying to recover which on a large hdd will take hours,a job that required this would be taken into workshop not attempted in the home
Workshop or home you still need to be around to deal with any prompts.
now add:
memtest86 2 pass minimum
check all drivers and hardware inc ports are operational
speed test the hdd to verify its operating in the correct mode
full virus and trojan scan ( 2 programs)
full anti spyware scan (2 programs)
a reg inspector and cleaner
a full defrag
check directx with dx diagnostix inc all tests
run a cuple of benchmarks and stress tests.
usually a customer would also mention a specific problem which will need investigating

PCWorld health check £50 2 hour slot ? Its like going to a car wash where they offer a full valet for a fiver. It cant be delivered so you would not get it.
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