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Windows Portable "doctor" USB drive?

Discussion in 'Software' started by dave_salmon, 2 Apr 2010.

  1. dave_salmon

    dave_salmon What's a Dremel?

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    I was wondering if it would be possible to install a variety of Virus/malware/spyware removal, Reg cleaner(s), defragger(s), etc on to a USB pen for a kind of handy “diagnosis and treatment” tool for suffering or crippled systems?

    I’m thinking:
    Anti-vir
    Anti-malware
    Anti-spyware
    Reg cleaner
    Defragger
    Junk files cleaner
    Process explorer

    Primarily for XP systems but maybe for Vista and 7 systems too.

    Any one know of any kind of "all in one" software or a project similar that I could use?

    It would help me no end when fixing friends/family PC’s that are infested with god knows what.
     
  2. ufk

    ufk Licenced Fool

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    PC Repair system from daily cup of tech forms the basis of my usb toolkit, no longer available from the author but can be downloaded here.
    For anti virus/malware I've added Clamwin portable and Superantispyware. Portableapps.com is a good place to find other usb portable software.
     
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  3. capnPedro

    capnPedro Hacker. Maker. Engineer.

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    Hiren's BootCD (fantastic collection of software) can be installed to a USB drive.
     
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    dave_salmon What's a Dremel?

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    Awesome advice as usual! I'll have a tinker with these lovely looking progs!
     
  5. Daytona178

    Daytona178 What's a Dremel?

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    I have considered this in the past but in the end of the day i would rather just have the most up to date version of each program instead.
     
  6. allan29t

    allan29t What's a Dremel?

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    The first thing is to prevent.

    So, an antivirus with real time scan and a firewall who block connections in and out is the basic and often,enough.I use avg antivirus and zonealarm firewall.

    Usually I do not use cleaners, defragment tools.

    Why to make your life harder?

    I use a software to make backup of C:\ and if I have a problem I restore the image and that's it.here you can find Easeus Todo Backup who is good and have free version.
     

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