MemMonster Optimize RAM by increasing or free up and defragmenting memory. Program features include automatic and manual RAM recovery capabilities, and a RAM defragmenter. Also the ability to adjust various memory caches, and a customizable memory monitor. http://www.magellass.com/prod-mm.html

PassMark Performance Test Immediately assess the performance of the computer and compare it to a number of standard, baseline computer systems. Program can be run from a floppy. Includes over 20 individual tests, which are divided between six test suites. http://www.passmark.com/

HWiNFO32 A system information utility designed especially for detection of hardware. The program displays all the components hierarchically and generates a log file. DOS version available too. http://www.hwinfo.com/

GpBench/CD A benchmarking utility for CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW and DVD drives. It measures and reports on media load times, transfer rates, random access times, full-stroke access times, and file copying times. For Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000. http://17slon.com/gp/gpbench/

MemoKit Computer memory optimizer and performance booster with a memory and cache optimizer, and a memory and resource leak analyzer. It uses algorithm for PC memory optimization and recovery, which provides PCs fast response even in memory overload conditions. For Windows 95/98/Me/2000/NT. http://www.memokit4all.com/

PC Information - Idb DELPHI Program to collect information about the computer's hardware and software. The majority of the data is detected automatically. Undetected parts as well as other attached equipment can be entered manually. The program doesn't require installation and can be run from floppy. http://idb.newmail.ru/eng/programs.html

PC Accelerator A set of tools designed to tweak TCP/IP connection speeds, graphics card, and general PC settings to improve system performance. It includes a comprehensive help file system, full-featured tool-tip descriptions, and a new compile code method. http://www.smartalec2000.com/

GoldMemory Dos operating memory tester to find memory errors, incompatibility between memory modules and motherboard and incorrect settings the operating system is not able to find. Test is running up to 4GB of memory. http://www.goldmemory.cz/

Diag for Win 9x A DOS-based diagnostics program for Windows. http://62nds.co.nz/cgi-bin/x/e2110.html?n3gdg

Dr. Hardware PC Test and Benchmark Analyze the system, including the BIOS, CPU, SDRAM modules, as well as EIDE, PCI, and SCSI devices. Also provides benchmarks and report function. [Windows 9x/Me/NT/2000/XP] http://www.dr-hardware.com/

SiSoft Sandra A system information and diagnostic utility. It is a system analyzer, diagnostic and benchmarking utility can also perform burn-in tests. Provides performance enhancing tips along with benchmarks. [Windows / Linux] http://www.sisoftware.demon.co.uk/sandra/

Universal Serial Data Monitor - Serial Data Protocol Analyzer The program is designed to display and record high speed serial data using the PC serial port(s), supports all possible baud rates 110 to 115,200 bps, dual port operation, and automated log file handling and scheduling. [Windows 3.1/95/98/ME] http://www.Angelfire.com/biz5/USDM/index.html

HARDiNFO PRO Provides detailed information about the system and runs benchmark tests on the hardware under Windows 95/98. http://www.usro.net/products/hardinfo/

InfoPro Displays detailed system information and provides benchmark tests for Windows 95/98 systems. The benchmark results can be saved and printed. http://2edc.com/products/products.htm

UniRefresh Home UniRefresh is a universal DOS refresh rate utility using VESA VBE 3.0. It sets refresh rates for all VESA graphics modes and dos GLIDE modes. http://unirefresh.demonews.com/

Hot CPU Tester A computer system health and stability tester. It tests CPU, and virtually all parts of motherboard for errors/bugs and defective parts. It is a burn-in test with uniquely designed state of the art DefectTech engine. http://www.7byte.com/

XMark.NET Performance testing utility to benchmark computers, using a series of tests as well as system information. It features an online test result database and a set of diagnostic and stress tests. Product documentation, screenshots, and downloads. http://www.xmark.net/

VEK Software Program is designed to restore Windows 95/98 system files corrupted by incorrect installation of new software or by a virus. http://www.vekpg.com/

System Analyser Detects and provides information about all the hardware in the computer. It also provides benchmarks of the processor, memory, hard disks, CD-ROM and the video adapter. http://www.sysanalyser.com/

PC-CONFIG A small DOS based system information software that gives you a quick but complete overview over unknown computer hardware. Can be driven by command line parameter and redirect all output to file. http://www.holin.com/