AIDA32 New preview version 2003-06-16

[FanJ]

This new version was announced here:
http://www.wilderssecurity.com/showthread.php?t=10374

The site is here:
http://www.aida32.hu/aida32.php

Quote:
New preview version of AIDA32 is released including the following improvements:

Traditional Chinese language module
Macedonian language module
Network Benchmark plugin
Linear Write test in Disk Benchmark plugin (ATTENTION: this test DESTROYS ALL DATA on the tested drive!)
Random Write test in Disk Benchmark plugin (ATTENTION: this test DESTROYS ALL DATA on the tested drive!)
extended operating system information
extended software license support (Autodesk, Canopus, Corel, Ulead, Xara)
anti-virus support for eTrust Antivirus
sensor information for National LM85BIMQ, Winbond W83637HF
chipset information for ATI Mobility Radeon 7000 IGP, i852GME, i852PM
bugfixes
Download the new AIDA32 preview version here:

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Usually you update AIDA by starting AIDA and then:
File > Netupdate.

As far as I'm aware it doesn't work this time with this Preview version in that way.
Why do I think that?
I did the usual thing (start AIDA32, then File > Netupdate).
It looked like something was updated.

But:
I ran my two File Integrity Checkers (NISFileCheck and ADinf32 Pro) to look for any file-changes (deleted, added, changed) with respect to AIDA32.
Both did not find any change.
So, as far as files are concerned, I think that I have to conclude that this time AIDA32 was not updated.
Note: I did not look for registry changes.

Anyhow: it was a Preview version, so lets wait and see what happens when the "final" version comes public.

PS: of course I can have made some mistake....

[spy1]

You didn't.

NetUpdate kind of states sideways that you've already got the latest version if you have v3.50.

The "preview version" is obviously not on the updater. Pete

[FanJ]

Yep, that's what it tells me too (in Dutch ;)).

[Mr.Blaze]

:Dwow i just went to that web site that some high tech program sounds like it does alot

[FanJ]

-{ Quote: " quoting: spy1 link=board=9;threadid=10430;start=0#msg67684 date=1055901482]
You didn't.

NetUpdate kind of states sideways that you've already got the latest version if you have v3.50.
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Hi Pete,

I'm a bit confused about what you wrote about that version 3.50.
My latest version is 3.61.
Here is a part of a screenshot of the Help > About window:
(BTW: I have the enterprise version installed; there are several versions of AIDA32)

[FanJ]

-{ Quote: " quoting: Mr.Blaze link=board=9;threadid=10430;start=0#msg67772 date=1055910757]
:Dwow i just went to that web site that some high tech program sounds like it does alot
" }-

Hi Blaze,

Yep, AIDA gives you lots of info about your system, and it's free !
There are a few other programs that can do that too; for example Sisoft Sandra Pro, but that one is not free; and Belarc.

[FanJ]

If you would like to see some screenshots, go here:
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/remark,7141002~root=sware~mode=flat

PS:
I myself have AIDA in Dutch so I guess it does not make much sense to put my screenshots here for all the non-Dutch members.

[spy1]

I guess the difference comes from the fact that yours is the "enterprise" version and mine's not. Here's my "Help"/"About" screenie. Pete

[FanJ]

-{ Quote: " quoting: spy1 link=board=9;threadid=10430;start=0#msg67856 date=1055946372]
I guess the difference comes from the fact that yours is the "enterprise" version and mine's not. Here's my "Help"/"About" screenie. Pete
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Hi Pete my friend,

I just took a screenshot from the AIDA website:
http://www.aida32.hu/aida-download.php?bit=32

As far as I can see all three versions of AIDA32 are 3.61.
But I admit that I haven't installed the personal version. ;)

Warm regards from your friend, Jan.

[Pretender]

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-{ Quote: " quoting: Mr.Blaze link=board=9;threadid=10430;start=0#msg67772 date=1055910757]
:Dwow i just went to that web site that some high tech program sounds like it does alot
" }-

Hi Blaze,

Yep, AIDA gives you lots of info about your system, and it's free !
There are a few other programs that can do that too; for example Sisoft Sandra Pro, but that one is not free; and Belarc.

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Doesn't SiSoft Sandra still offer a free version Jan or have they stopped that?

bob

[FanJ]

Hi Bob,

You could well be right !!
I myself have a bit older version of the Pro version.
Last time I checked, and I guess that is more than an half year ago, it seemed to me that the free version came with some adware. But, please (!!), I don't remember me it exactly, so I could well be wrong!!!
Sorry if I gave the wrong information !

Best regards, Jan.

[Pretender]

-{ Quote: " quoting: FanJ link=board=9;threadid=10430;start=0#msg67963 date=1055977802]
Hi Bob,

You could well be right !!
I myself have a bit older version of the Pro version.
Last time I checked, and I guess that is more than an half year ago, it seemed to me that the free version came with some adware. But, please (!!), I don't remember me it exactly, so I could well be wrong!!!
Sorry if I gave the wrong information !

Best regards, Jan.
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I didn't know about the following until you talked about it Jan. There was a new free version (March 2003) that's in release now of SiSoftware Sandra Standard and people can check out info at:
http://www.sisoftware.net/index.html?dir=&location=pinformation&langx=en&a=

I really appreciate the aida32 info. Thanks.

bob

PS.........did your Karma increase by 1? LOL

[FanJ]

Hi Bob,

I had a quick look at the Sisoft Sandra site:

http://www.sisoftware.net/

Quote:

General Sandra Information
Here are the version types, in line with industry standards:
- Sandra Standard (free for personal/educational use - no nag screens, time limit, etc.)
- Sandra Advanced (free, registration required)
- Sandra Professional (commercial)
- Sandra Engineer (commercially exploitabile)
- Sandra Enterprise (commercially exploitabile)

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So it could indeed well be that I was wrong !!!
(But I haven't installed the standard version.)
If I was wrong, I really do apologize !!!

[Pretender]

What would you possibly have to apologize about?!? I now have to apologize for you feeling like you had to apologize............where will it end!!!! ::)

[FanJ]

:) Our latest postings crossed each other; we were at the same time looking at the Sisoft site ;D

Hey, and what happened to your karma..... ;) :D

Cheers, Jan.

[Pretender]

-{ Quote: " quoting: FanJ link=board=9;threadid=10430;start=0#msg67975 date=1055979228]
:) Our latest postings crossed each other; we were at the same time looking at the Sisoft site ;D

Hey, and what happened to your karma..... ;) :D

Cheers, Jan.
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Sure having my problems posting today. Anyhow, the following from the download site might explain why we can't do a netupdate:

[FanJ]

OK, we talked now about AIDA and Sisoft Sandra.
I thought it would be a good idea to give also the link to Belarc Advisor:

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

Quotes:

The Belarc Advisor builds a detailed profile of your installed software and hardware, including Microsoft Hotfixes, and displays the results in your Web browser. All of your PC profile information is kept private on your PC and is not sent to any web server.

Operating Systems: Runs on Windows 95/98/Me, NT 4, Windows 2000, XP and Windows Server 2003.
Browsers: Requires IE 3 or Netscape 3, and higher versions. Also runs on Opera.
File size: 619 KB.
License: The license associated with this product allows for free personal use only. Use on multiple PCs in a corporate, educational, military or government installation is prohibited. See the license agreement for details.

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[Mr.Blaze]

;Dthxs guys lots of great goodys

[Pretender]

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;Dthxs guys lots of great goodys
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No Prob Blaze!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 :P

[the Tester]

I installed the AIDA32 Enterprise edition.
I was using Belarc Advisor and it's a good program.
But,I really like AIDA32 better!
This program even gives system temps for motherboard and cpu!
Excellent informational program!

[FanJ]

Another free one is Karen's Computer Profiler :

http://www.karenware.com/powertools/ptprofiler.asp

Quotes:
Computer Profiler v2.5
** Updated Jun 22, 2003
Learn more than 200 interesting facts about your computer. Details about your CPU, memory, operating system, even your computer's power source, are all displayed. You can also copy the information to the Windows clipboard, and paste it into a document for permanent storage.


Note:
You need Visual Basic Runtime v6.0
Required to install and run Computer Profiler
If you don't have that one, you can download it from that same site.