Windows 7 Diagnosing hardware issues

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For years I have been the "go-to" guy for fixing friends and family's computers, which usually were desktops (which i could rip open and replace the hardware in). lately a majority of the issues that i have had to address were laptop issues. while a lot of issues can be fixed with some sort of a virus scan/ driver update/ windows reinstall, ive seen an increasing number of hardware related issues.

My question to you, the forum, is what do you recommend along the lines of a bootable USB stick to diagnose hardware issues, in the past i have had to create numerous discs, first making a memtest USB, then an AVG usb, etc... is there any all in 1 utility for narrowing the possibilities for what i need to check, rather than spending 5 of the 6 hours it takes me to fix a problem making various bootable discs?

(this question was raised because i have an "unfixable" windows install i cannot diagnose, but my in-law refuses to let me reinstall windows OR open her PC to hook her drive up to my desktop due to a warranty sticker)

Any input (besides search google) is appreciated, if i have duplicated another post, please direct me to it, and thank you!

 

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To streamline the diagnostic process for hardware-related issues on laptops, you can use a comprehensive bootable USB toolkit that includes various tools to diagnose and troubleshoot hardware problems. Here are some recommended tools that you can consider including on your bootable USB drive: 1. Hiren's BootCD: - Hiren's BootCD is a popular toolkit that includes a variety of diagnostic, repair, and recovery tools for both hardware and software issues. It contains programs like Memtest86+, Hard Disk Sentinel, and many others. 2. Ultimate Boot CD (UBCD): - UBCD is another excellent collection of utilities for diagnosing and troubleshooting hardware issues. It includes tools for testing memory, CPU, hard drives, and more. 3. MemTest86: - MemTest86 is a reliable memory testing tool that can help diagnose memory-related issues by running comprehensive memory tests. 4. HWiNFO: - HWiNFO is a powerful hardware information and diagnostic tool that provides detailed information about system components, sensors, and hardware health monitoring. 5. CrystalDiskInfo: - CrystalDiskInfo is a utility used to monitor the health of your hard drives by providing information about disk health, temperature, and performance. 6. Speccy: - Speccy is a system information tool that provides detailed information about your hardware components, including CPU, motherboard, RAM, and more. By creating a bootable USB drive with a combination of these tools, you can efficiently diagnose and troubleshoot various hardware issues without the need for multiple discs. This all-in-one approach can save you time and help identify the root cause of the problem more effectively. Remember to update these tools regularly and always ensure that you have the latest versions to accommodate new hardware and improve compatibility.