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ToolTip: HWiNFO32

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:40:40 +0000

Today’s ToolTip is about HWiNFO32 which is a hardware information and diagnostic tool. I have seen many tools that can collect hardware information but this one gives me an impression of being a well organized utility and most important it’s FREE.

I recommend that you download the portable ZIP file as that doesn’t require an install.

Beside collecting detailed hardware information, HWiNFO32 also includes a Benchmark feature that compares the current system components against other components. The below screenshot shows the ranking of one of our home notebooks.

Detect XP Mode support

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:33:48 +0000

Does your hardware support the Windows7 XP Mode feature ? Here’s a small and free utility that helps you to find out if your system provides hardware virtualization support.

Download here

Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta

Thu, 07 May 2009 21:08:41 +0000

Today Microsoft released the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor Beta. The tools scans your system and checks if its able to run Winodws7.

Download here

Windows Logo Program

Wed, 06 May 2009 17:55:56 +0000

In the past days Microsoft has released additional information around the Windows Logo program for Windows7. For most users the logo on hardware and software is an important symbol indicating compatibility and reliability on Windows.

for Windows Vista there are multiple logos indicating different levels of compatibility. For Windows7, there are two main logo initiatives. Systems, Hardware and Software. Additionally four optional additional qualifications (AQs) are being introduced. The purpose of these AQs is indicate enhanced user experience for a product. Currently these four AQs consist of Device Stage, Windows Media Center, Windows Touch and HD imaging.