Belarc: Because You Don’t Know What’s In Your Computer

What does this tool do? Prepares a complete inventory of your computer’s hardware and software. Also gives a benchmark reading on your security status.

Cost: Free  

Who Needs It: Anybody who uses a computer.

Download: http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html

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This simple download details each installed program, device, plugin, and piece of hardware. When your computer crashes or when you are ready to upgrade, you have a hard copy readout of every file, folder and program. This makes for easy re-installs of your complete computer and much easier transitions to new computer equipment. Download this and print an inventory of your computer every six months. Save it for when your computer crashes or you need to upgrade.