New monitor want to test for dead pixels

[ChrisLam]

I just bought a new Acer P201W LCD monitor from Staples. It comes with a 3 year LIMITED warranty, so it does not cover dead pixels. Also, I did not buy the optional warranty that does cover dead pixels from Staples. I have 14 days to return it if I don't like it. Within those few days, I want to test if I have any dead pixels so I can return my monitor. What programs are free and has lots of settings I can use to test my monitor for dead pixels? Like a full screen program that flashes random solid colours. By the way, I use integrated graphics (and VGA) and my system is not very fast so I hope the program is not too resources hungry.

Thanks,
Chris

 

[Computer~freak~]

here u go buddy theres nothing to install you just open up certain pics and you will see the pixels if there are any dead ones:
http://www.gdargaud.net/Hack/DeadPixels.html

 

[Tedster]

generally it is pretty obvious if you have dead pixels. You will see a tiny pixel that doesn't match the surrounding areas. Most of the time they stand out as white or black.

 

[ChrisLam]

I think I have one dead pixel. It shows up as black. If you have one, does it start spreading around that area? The dead one is in the top right corner...

I found a pretty good tester. It is free and no installation, can be found HERE

Thanks everyone who replied!

Chris