AIDA64 is a comprehensive program for collecting information on computer hardware, testing its components and diagnostics. With this application, the user will be able to get comprehensive data about all the problems associated with hardware, drivers, and so on. Let's see how to use AIDA64 on a PC.
Where and how to download?
To begin, the program must be downloaded to a computer and installed. To do this, we turn to the help of the official website of the developers. By the way, there you will find a lot of material on the functionality and features of the utility. On the main page you need to open the section "Download AIDA64". Here you can choose one of the available versions. For personal computers, this is:
- Extreme One of the best complexes of diagnostics and stress tests today. Using the utility, you can monitor indicators, diagnose iron for problems and malfunctions, analyze the state and behavior of the operating system.
- Business This version is aimed at working with networks. Great solution for small businesses. The program has a built-in set of tools for diagnostics and monitoring of corporate networks. Using AIDA64 Business is as easy as using the regular version.
- Engineer This version repeats the extreme functionality, but with a commercial focus.
- Network Audit. This assembly lacks a set of tools for testing a computer.
Unfortunately, AIDA64 is now paid, and users are given a trial period. To get full and permanent access, you will either have to buy a license key, or use a pirate crack.
After choosing the appropriate version, click on the "Download" button next to it. It is recommended to install Extreme to the average user.
After downloading the installer, run it and follow the instructions. When the installation is complete, start AIDA64.
Functional
You can use the AIDA64 program to perform the following tasks:
- Gathering equipment information. AIDA64 is one of the few utilities that most accurately collects data about the hardware installed in the computer.
- Carrying out stress tests to determine the stability of the system. Lets you find out how reliable your computer is and if there are weaknesses in it that greatly affect performance degradation.
- Hardware discovery. If the standard tools of the operating system could not cope with the configuration of the connected equipment, then AIDA64 will help you in this matter.
- Monitoring and alerting the user about critical situations.
- Performance testing.
Next, we will consider each of the possibilities in more detail and detail.
Collection of information
At the first start, the application should prepare all the information regarding your computer. In the large list on the left you will see all sections by type of equipment. As you can see, the utility collects data about everything from the monitor to the version of the operating system.
Using AIDA64 is very convenient - it is able to replace most standard Windows tools. For example, you do not have to use the "Computer Properties" window to get detailed information. In the "Computer" section you will find not only the names of the components, but also their detailed characteristics with a description. The list of information even includes acceleration data and indicators of existing sensors (temperature, speed of rotation, and so on).
OS data
The tab "Operating System" provides comprehensive information about installed Windows. Please note that there is an analogue of the Task Manager, services, list of drivers, etc. Below you will find information about multimedia equipment, connected external devices, installed programs and much more.
Comparison
In the last tab “Test” you can compare the performance of your PC with others on different components. To do this, right-click on the left field and select "Update" in the menu. After a short delay, your equipment will appear in the list.
Even a novice user can work with the AIDA64 program to obtain accurate and comprehensive information on a computer, since the utility collects data automatically and provides them in the form of ordered lists, graphs, and tables.
Testing
All tests that have been added by developers to the program can be found in the "Service" tab. Click on the button of the same name on the top panel and select one of the tests:
- Disk test. Using AIDA64, you can only test the hard drive in the activated version. If you have a trial period, you will see a corresponding message. After the test, you will see its general condition, temperature, read / write speed and processor load.
- Cache and memory test. Before starting this procedure, it is recommended to close all active applications and save the changes in open files. After the test, you will be able to find out if your RAM has performance problems.
- Video card tests. You can use AIDA64 for testing the graphics accelerator instead of the usual benchmarks. The test window displays a list of all installed video cards. Check the box for the ones you want to test. As a result of the analysis, you will see a table with data on memory, bandwidth, and so on.
- Diagnostics of the monitor. The program allows you to analyze the operation of the monitor using a series of tests. The utility will help you fine-tune color reproduction, contrast, brightness and other screen settings.
- System stability test. In real time, you can observe through dynamic graphs how your computer copes with the maximum load on the hardware.
Now you know how to use AIDA64 for a variety of purposes. An excellent utility for those who want to know everything about the performance and condition of their system.