PC troubleshooting tools

[webgal318]

I would like some advice on what to purchase for PC trouble shooting.
I am A+ certified and feel pretty comfortable working on computers.

In particular, I would like recommendations on software and/or PCI diagnostic cards.

Thanks in advance for your replies.

Sylvia

 

[Tedster]

The following software are indispensible and FREE:

1. MEMTEST 86+ (booted from a floppy)
2. CCleaner (aka CRAP cleaner)
3. Mike Lin's startup editor
4. CPU-Z

General FREE software:
openoffice
7Z
Mozilla browser (now known as seamonkey)
FireFox