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Pc-Check® Self-boot

Longtime choice of service groups, manufacturers and refurbishers worldwide.

Industry trusted, Pc-Check® diagnostic software was the world’s first independent “Self-boot” diagnostic on the market in 1986. Today, it still delivers legacy hardware testing, exactly where technicians need it most, outside the operating system. Offering low-level diagnostics, Pc-Check® runs independently of Windows® or Linux so you can test components directly without interference from drivers or updates.

Included with Pc-Check UEFI

  • Self-booting diagnostics with no OS required
  • Partnered with Pc-Check UEFI
  • Independent of Windows drivers
  • Industry-accepted proof of fault reporting
  • Scripted and automated test execution
  • Portable USB for wide use
  • Ideal for legacy and low-level testing
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Still used today by a variety of technicians, these DOS-based diagnostics deliver familiar testing benefits to users processing legacy PC equipment in industrial environments, independent shops, established IT installations, break-fix repair, and refurbishing. Supports established user capability with its traditional interface, users of all levels can select individual tests or make scripts which save them hours of troubleshooting .Removes complexity providing quick low-level hardware testing for successful servicing.
Ready to test legacy and non-legacy devices with Pc-Check UEFI + Arm mode and Pc-Check DOS-style diagnostic partners. Original Pc-Check is included with Pc-Check UEFI diagnostics allowing independent testing of hardware whether Secure-boot enabled or not. This ensures hardware testing can proceed without drivers or other files for quick and reliable test results. Built for reliability when operating systems get in the way or drivers mask real faults, Pc-Check provides clean access to hardware so issues can be located with accuracy.
Generate proof-of-testing reports certificates for customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Suppliers frequently require valid proof of failure before accepting faulty returns. Without it, repairs stall and costs rise. Pc-Check reports are widely accepted across the industry as valid test evidence. Reports can be exported as printable text reports, PDF documents, and XML files for database use. Concise, industry established test results support all types of computer servicing, making audit trails and warranty documentation simple.
Compatible with 32 Bit hardware, Pc-Check performs direct, core-hardware testing regardless of computer brand. Independently test hardware without drivers and no operating system requirement once Secure boot is disabled. Reduce Returns and No-Fault Cases Undetected faults lead to wasted time, failed warranties, and unhappy customers. Pc-Check identifies faults before machines ship and enables diagnosis in the field, reducing unnecessary returns and saving shipping and labour costs. Deploy Anywhere Pc-Check works wherever your technicians do. Available deployment options:
  • USB flash drive
  • PXE network boot for enterprise environments
Technicians can launch tests instantly or create scripts that standardise diagnostics across teams. Automated scripts can run at startup, ensuring the same tests are performed every time without relying on technician memory or judgement. Just like Pc-Check UEFI, this flexibility ensures Pc-Check fits into workshops, factories, repair depots, and mobile teams.
Achieve immediate cost savings controlled by testing computers during each service, preventing costs from problematic hardware, rework and repairs. Reliable computers increase customer confidence, whether new or old. Proven since 1986, Pc-Check Self-boot original and Pc-Check UEFI + Arm, are the world’s first independent pre-boot diagnostic tools.
  • CPUs
  • Memory & Cache Memory
  • Internal Storage (NVMe, SSD, HDD drives)
  • Audio
  • Video Adapter
  • Optical
  • ATA Controller
  • FireWire
  • Graphic Card
  • Component Compare
  • Keyboard
  • Mouse
  • ...more…
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Pc-Check (original self-boot) Diagnostic Add-on Options…

Pc-Check Self-boot runs outside Windows and Linux in its own self-booting environment, isolating hardware issues.

Separate out the diagnostics

Legacy testing, no OS, no hidden failures.

Pc-Check® UEFI Embedded

Deploy on USB or PXE boot.

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