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SIW
SIW is a system information tool, that gathers extensive information about your system properties, hardware and settings. It includes detailed specs for CPU, Network, TCP/IP, Memory, Hardware, Users, ...
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- Mar 27, 2009
- For version:
- 2009-03-17
Keep coming back 
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I was using this a while back and then tried Belarc and others but keep coming back to SIW. Even though one of the best, I still use multiple system info apps but this has been one of the best and can't be beat for the price. SIW is the one I use the most.
Review by: gimpguy (370)
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- Mar 25, 2009
- For version:
- 2009-03-17
Very good
- Interface: 3
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is the best system information utility for free. And it gets updated frequently unlike most others. A must have for every PC freak. Get it.
Review by: File_per (3)
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- Jan 10, 2009
- For version:
- 2008-12-16
Nice program
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I just upgraded my previous version and found this latest version to be every bit as good as the earlier one. Nothing fancy about the program, just lets you know what is inside the machine without a lot of fuss and bother.
Review by: JMMannion (19)
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- Mar 08, 2008
- For version:
- 1.73
Super!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
PROS: I like the fact that the program only gathers information as needed (on the fly) instead of during the load process. This allows instant access to the program as opposed to the other system info viewers out there. The amount of information is astounding! I don't see any info that was overlooked. CONS: Some info takes more than 30 seconds to populate. This is understandable, but I would like to see a "cancel" option to allow the user the ability to stop time consuming information gathering as needed.
Review by: andybody
First post
- Feb 15, 2008
- For version:
- 1.73
Light and easy
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Little thing. Gives you what you want to know about your PC in a snap!
Review by: nobull2 (13)
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- Feb 14, 2008
- For version:
- 1.73
Very good
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Very good program,and very easy to use 10/10
Review by: argy47
First post
- Feb 09, 2008
- For version:
- 1.73
Must have for in home pc techs!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
A must have for small business, in home, pc techs. I tested 4 separate programs offered on snapfiles against this application and found this one to be far superior. I have an in home pc repair business. This gives me the ability to show my customers their specs before and after the repair. Kudos!
Review by: melinda0nline (6)
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- May 13, 2007
- For version:
- 1.68
Outstanding
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is a must have. For a hierarchal tree-view type system auditor, it beats all others of this type, and it actually includes some very useful shortcuts within its menu structure for items integrated into the Microsoft operating systems, as well as its very own integrated tools, such as a MAC address changer. Is that not a functional and unique tool or what? and how about the great feature of its BIN CUE ISO RAW conversion? sweet indeed. For generating reports, i generally use Belarc, but Belarc falls short in report generating because it does it in html, which is not a good idea. I would ask that the programmer do two things: when an integrated tool is launched, i would like to have the choice to have it minimize the program interface or not. A simple tic box in the preferences could do this. and i would like to be able to generate reports in pdf format.
Review by: jackfrost (34)
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- Nov 28, 2006
- For version:
- 1.65
Fantastic program
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is the BEST system information program - period. It blows away all others. It is very detailed and provides accurate information on any computer. I really like it because of its small footprint and can be run without any install files. It even shows passwords and registration keys. Very nice program that is much better than all of the programs that you would have to pay for. I use this program as my primary diagnostic tool when troubleshooting computers. The author will answer E-mails for suggestions or comments. Hopefully it will stay freeware. You will be amazed at this program.
Review by: Tech_1 (4)
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- Nov 15, 2006
- For version:
- 1.64
A must have !
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is a MUST HAVE PROGRAM for your system diagnostic needs. The program is jammed packed with information of all sorts about your PC and network as well. Highly recommended I give it a 10 +++ you won't be sorry for downloading this one.
- Oct 11, 2006
- For version:
- 1.64
Very nice little tool!
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I have been using this little tool for a very long time (and many others like it) and I must say it: it's great; simply the best! It could be run from any removable media (not floppy) and gives you a lot of extensive information about a system. Every serious technician should use it in conjunction with other tools (software and hardware) and utilities. It is a must have if you want complete and detailed information about any system, hassle free and fast. A con: It could be a little faster loading and closing.
Review by: Apokalipsys (11)
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- Sep 17, 2006
- For version:
- 1.63
First utility to use when checking out a pc
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is one of the first things I use to check out a PC's hardware, software, and drivers. It's a must-have utility.
Review by: TerryP (61)
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- Aug 22, 2006
- For version:
- 1.63
Full of features
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Really good indeed. full of features well organized application a must have if you want to know what you have "up and running" on your system.
Review by: caboing (18)
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- Jul 14, 2006
- For version:
- 1.62
Computer security tech
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
A great product standalone,no install,run from USB / CD I would buy it if it was not freeware one of the MUST have softwares. many features,learn what you have on your system with this great utility. Useful for Newbies and pros alike :)
Review by: MaxxSteel
First post
- Jul 10, 2006
- For version:
- 1.62
Absolutely great
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Very fast and small, small on resources and no install needed (standalone), just great.
Review by: Gandalf (7)
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- May 04, 2006
- For version:
- 1.59
Best system information
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This free software is incredible. IT does so many thing I cant count, So much good information. Ease of use. Stuff like that.
Review by: jextuens (39)
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- Apr 06, 2006
- For version:
- 1.58
Works just perfect and freeware too !!! ...
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Works just perfect and Freeware too !!!
Review by: Hellraiser (18)
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- Mar 25, 2006
- For version:
- 1.57
Great program
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This program tells you an incredible amount about a machine. The program runs without needing to be installed and does exactly what it says - it give you system information. All of the information is exportable into a single HTML file that is easily navigated and effectively supplies a snapshot of the state of the machine. Don't leave home without this one.
Review by: RickyF (9)
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- Mar 21, 2006
- For version:
- 1.55
The best of the free
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Probably the most thorough free or maybe even non-free application for displaying every part of the entire system, i.e. hardware,software,processes,etc. Will even show your passwords! Very easy to use internet explorer type interface.
Review by: alnjk01 (125)
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- Nov 27, 2005
- For version:
- 1.55
Outstanding program that gathers info quickly
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This little program is a must have utility. I keep it on my pin drive. When I go to look at a PC this is my first choice tool to get a quick snapshot of what resources to expect. Bravo. JT
Review by: JessieThompson
First post
- Jul 31, 2005
- For version:
- 1.5.1
Never leave home without it.
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Stick it on your pendrive. Really handy tool to have with you. No such thing as 'too much information'!. Unlike some it is pretty easy to find what you need. SS
Review by: highsteve (2)
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- Jul 09, 2005
- For version:
- 1.50
Siw works
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
Gabriel has done a fine job with this piece of software. Use it on every machine I work on; comprehensive info with a reasonably sized footprint, great tool for maintaining a large inventory. A nice addition would be option to automatically zip the html log file. Earns a permanent place on the usb drive. Mahalo.
Review by: Kai49waianae
First post
- Apr 14, 2005
- For version:
- 1.49 Build 577
Good but not the best.
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 5
- Overall:
I found this program to be a lot like others. I find it gives a lot of good information and can be helpfull when just wanting to get some information, however I find the program .... to be a better program because to me it is better laid out and also gives links to places where you can download drivers once you identify the unknown item.
Review by: oteotd (34)
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- Jan 29, 2005
- For version:
- 1.48
Nice stats
- Interface: 4
- Features: 4
- Ease of use: 4
- Value: 4
- Overall:
This program has a lot of nice features. if you need to know about your system it seems to display it. great programming job. as it was said before, glad it is all self-contained..
Review by: busybusy (44)
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- Jan 25, 2005
- For version:
- 1.48
Excellent
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is an Excellent Utility. Although it could not display the info I was looking for, the serial number of my DVDRW (not other utility I tested could ... "many of them") -- I found things about my computer I never new! nad found 101 uses. What I liked the most is that it does not need to be installed.
Review by: mcchico
First post
- Oct 25, 2004
- For version:
- 1.44
Siw system information tool
- Interface: 5
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
This is somewhat like others of the genre but it seems to provide additional data and it's ease of use makes it very user friendly, I especially liked finding information, long thought lost on my wife's computer. This is a wonderful took and will be used time and time again by technicians everywhere since it will fit on a floppy or can be burned on a cd with other programs that a tech would use, can be utilized in various uses and techniques. Extremely well written program.
- Oct 18, 2004
- For version:
- 1.44
Great program
- Interface: 4
- Features: 5
- Ease of use: 5
- Value: 5
- Overall:
It shows a lot of information about my old PC. In addition, it doesnt require .Net Framework. I liked very much the Secrets stuff. I found some of my lost passwords there :)
Review by: MihaiLupu
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