CNET Editors' review
This diagnostic tool gives you tons of information about every element of your system, such as your CPU, memory (virtual, physical, and swap-file), display drivers, virtual devices, and interrupt-request list. The system information for each category shows up quickly, and most of the benchmarks run smoothly, even when you have other applications running.
We found ourselves wishing for the ability to change attributes and settings, but that is probably beyond the scope of such a program. The standard Explorer-style folder interface makes it easy to access all the information. The arrow keys will only move you up and down the folder list, replacing the information displayed in the main window. The program outputs the system report as an HTML file that mimics the look of the program.
During testing, running a system report took longer than we expected, especially considering how quickly the information shows up in the main program. Otherwise, performance is excellent. Though the program is free, you must register your copy after 11 days and, for some bizarre reason, webmail users like those on Gmail and Yahoo Mail won't be able to receive the registration codes. Gearheads will appreciate the wealth of system information Fresh Diagnose provides, but the webmail issue is a glaring problem.
Publisher's Description
From Freshdevices:
Fresh Diagnose analyzes and benchmarks your computer system. It can handle many types of hardware, including CPUs, hard disks, video systems, and mainboards. Use this free software to learn more about your computer and its components, detect or diagnose problems, and increase performance. Features sensors module enhancement that will support motherboard with Winbond 83627hf, 83697hf, 83627thf, 83637hf sensor chip, adds PCI busses module enhancement with a lot of PCI devices support, display monitors module that contains all of information about your monitors.
What's new in this version: Version 8.61 includes update for monitor and USB devices database.
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2.9 starsout of 143 votes
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"Excellent! Product registration finally works!"
Version: Fresh Diagnose 8.58
Pros
User interface
Free product registration
Versatile
PowerfulCons
Just recently began to work... product registration now fixed.
Summary
Excellent software for diagnosing hardware or software problems or for just looking at. Would highly recommend!
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"Above-average!"
Version: Fresh Diagnose 8.57
Pros
Quick, and nice to have the memory optimizer
Cons
none that I can see
Summary
Overall a good product ... and a nice perk is the periodic email letting you know about other free software!
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"Fine, but Norton 2012 Wrongly Rejects It"
Version: Fresh Diagnose 8.57
Pros
Works fine
Cons
Norton Internet Security 2012 wrongly blocks the Fresh Diagnose file. See below.
Summary
Norton Internet Secuirty 2012 WRONGLY identifies this file as "infected" with WS.Viral.1, i.e. "WS.Viral.1 is a cloud based detection for files that are unclassified threats. A file flagged by this detection name is deemed by Symantec to be an unclassified malicious threat and is therefore blocked from accessing the computer."
Well, if I could get past Norton Internet Security 2012 flagging and automatically deleting the Fresh Diagnose file..... -
"not worth the trouble"
Version: Fresh Diagnose 7.82
Pros
It did show motherboard and drives information without the registration on the latest versions even on 64 bit system.
Cons
I don't get a reg email on any web based mail even paid ones that I can download from. I am getting other ad email to my free account. Thats the one I try to reserve for spam and the one I gave them for sending offers.
Summary
not worth the trouble
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"This is a good tool"
Version: Fresh Diagnose 8.51
Pros
It tells me all I want to know
Cons
I can't think of anything against it.
Summary
I like this tool
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"Works sometimes"
Version: Fresh Diagnose 8.51
Pros
Gives you a lot of information
Cons
Gives you a lot of false information
Summary
I've used this software for years but recently it's been having problems, it reads the wrong information for a lot of the hardware and dumping a system report caused my computer to crash once and more recently it caused my brand new asus mobo to jump to 70c during the dumping process. I suppose for some people this program is useful but I'm done with it.
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"A new user to the product --- it's brilliant"
Version: Fresh Diagnose 8.49
Pros
Easy to use interfaces clear infomration that can be customised to a great extent to meet your requirments. Report genration looks very professional and can be presented in various ways. Ideal for checking family PC's great to leave a report behind
Cons
Would be nice if you could also use personal infomration such as your name to custiomise it for a more flxible result
Summary
I think this is a great product and will soend a lot of time evaluationg it in more details. As a free-for-personal use piece of software it would take some beating. I am a fairly new user and still have a lot to learn about it but with a technical backgroubd the details it provides me even now open up a new or extended understanding of the test platform. I can only say to any user out there that if you havent used it yet then give it a try. It does what ot says, is advert free has no hidden spyware or addware.
A professional tool for the normal user who has a little knowledge. Brilliant effort, keep it going and thanks to the team for developing and keeping it up to date -
"works great"
Version: Fresh Diagnose 8.49
Pros
tells you every thing.
Cons
none worked great
Summary
get it it's worth it
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"Don't Bother with this Download"
Version: Fresh Diagnose 8.49
Pros
The information is interesting but perhaps not useful.
Cons
I found it impossible to register this product for use beyond 11 days. It might be a curiosity item for a couple of days but so many severs block the registration you can't use it beyond the 11 days.
Summary
Don't bother!
Software website for registration not available to Microsoft Network (MSN) users.
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"Product works as advertised. No issues encountered."
Version: Fresh Diagnose 8.48
Pros
Simple to use. No problems encountered.
Cons
Somewhat simplistic in what it is able to do.
Summary
Good product for simple uses and needs.
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