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Last updated by jason [2] on 19. March 2017 - 09:52

Introduction

The freeware utility AIDA32 was for a long time the best system information / inventorying tool ever, regardless of price. It documented just about every aspect of your hardware and software configuration as well as checking networks and providing memory benchmarks.

However the developer announced in March 2004 that the free product had been frozen and development work shifted to another organization where AIDA32 was re-launched as a commercial product called Everest. Then in 2010 Everest was acquired by FinalWire who shut down Everest and released AIDA64.

You can however still find the old AIDA32 [3] and the discontinued free version of Everest called Everest Home [4]. The old AIDA32 works better across networks while Everest Home covers more modern hardware than AIDA32.

If you only need to inventory a single PC then you should also check out Belarc Advisor [5]. It's free for non commercial use and while not quite as thorough as AIDA32, it has the advantage of being actively developed.

 

Rated Products

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HWiNFO [7]   [8]

An excellent system profiler provides in-depth hardware information for Windows.


Our Rating: 
5
License: Free
Platforms/Download: Windows (Desktop) [9] | [10]
Version reviewed: 4.26
Gizmos Freeware [11]
Our Rating: 5/5
5
Summary:
In depth hardware information, real time system monitoring, can be extended using 3rd party add-on's, frequent updates.
Report generation produces blank details for items deselected.


Read more... [8]
License: Free
In depth hardware information, real time system monitoring, can be extended using 3rd party add-on's, frequent updates.
Report generation produces blank details for items deselected.
Read full review... [8]
[12]

SIW [12]   [13]

An advanced System Information for Windows tool gathers detailed information about your system properties and settings.


Our Rating: 
4
License: Free (Last free version)
Platforms/Download: Windows (Desktop) [14] | [15]
Version reviewed: 2011
Gizmos Freeware [11]
Our Rating: 4/5
4
Summary:
Detailed results, portable.
Does not support Windows 8 and above, free version no longer updated.


Read more... [13]
License: Free (Last free version)
Detailed results, portable.
Does not support Windows 8 and above, free version no longer updated.
Read full review... [13]
[16]

PC Wizard [16]   [17]

A system information utility that is strong in workstation description and benchmarking.


Our Rating: 
4
License: Free
Platforms/Download: Windows (Desktop) [18] | [10]
Version reviewed: 2010.1.961
Gizmos Freeware [11]
Our Rating: 4/5
4
Summary:
Strong in workstation description and benchmarking, regularly updated.
The installer is bundled with the "Ask Toolbar". Installation of the toolbar is optional.


Read more... [17]
License: Free
Strong in workstation description and benchmarking, regularly updated.
The installer is bundled with the "Ask Toolbar". Installation of the toolbar is optional.
Read full review... [17]

Related Products and Links

  • Best Free Resource Meter [19]
  • How to Find Out What Is on Your Computer [20]

 

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