Any Good USB Diagnostic software

Sforce33 · November 30th, 2008, 02:50 PM

My question is, is there any software you can run from a flash drive that can emulate floppy disk diagnostic software like memtest86? I want to learn how to test hardware performance to rule eliminate unnecessary work, that can do more harm than good. I looked into ultimate boot CD, only to find that use on a thumb drive would be experimental. But that is exactly the utility I desire. I would like to have this software on floppy, flash drive and CD. Thanks.

wizard_of_dns · November 30th, 2008, 04:02 PM

UBCD4Win Forums -> USB Booting Support

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BipolarBill · December 1st, 2008, 10:18 AM

Booting from a USB is totally dependent on the BIOS having that option. Older PCs cannot boot from USB drives, so your diagnostic device would have very limited use.

Sforce33 · December 1st, 2008, 06:02 PM

Thanks for the heads up! I'm trying to equip myself as best as possible. I looked into the first response and that was great info! I am going to try to have something on CD, floppy and USB to cover the field.

wizard_of_dns · December 3rd, 2008, 04:24 AM

That's what I was thinking. A lot of mother boards don't support boot from USB. Better to have a CD instead.