2006-06-18 00:34:04 · 3 answers · asked by Tony C 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
It really depends on what you're trying to diagnose and who provided the diagnostic software. For example:
I want people to buy my antivirus program. So I advertise on the internet and offer a free scan. But I'm not very honest and my free scan includes all kinds of warnings that "your computer is infected", "buy the full version NOW to protect your investment", etc. Some people will believe my "warnings" and buy my worthless product.
Not everyone is dishonest. There's a lot of really good companies and individuals out there with some truly excellent diagnostic and repair products. Your own computer manufacturer may have a diagnostic help site that will run a free scan. Or the tech support people can recommend specific 3rd party sites that they trust. Even the IT people where you work, or at school, could provide valuable information on who to trust.
Hope this helps a bit.
2006-06-18 00:53:03 · answer #1 · answered by Angry C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the software maker. If you mean a big firm like Microsoft, yes usually. The problem is that the software can run crazy on defective hardware. For example the diagostic might say that your vid card isn't running within parameters when in fact your motherboard's AGP slot is the one at fault.
2006-06-18 07:45:48 · answer #2 · answered by AlexD 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The greatest value of diagnostic software is that it can produce a repeatable failure. Then it is pretty much up to you to use your brain.
2006-06-18 07:55:54 · answer #3 · answered by Sleeping Troll 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋