TechTool Pro 7.0.1 | Mac Os X | 50 MB
Introducing TechTool Pro 7! This is the most advanced version of the
acclaimed Macintosh troubleshooting utility created in its 20-year
history. Micromat has redeveloped TechTool Pro 7 to be fully 64-bit
compatible, which allows the program to run more efficiently on the
latest Macintosh computers. We also added a fantastic new RAM test that
can find problems which no other utility can; and we also improved many
of the testing, repair and maintenance routines.
New Memory Test
Many users and technicians overlook RAM problems when troubleshooting a
system, mostly because it's so difficult to properly test. But with the
wide availability of inexpensive memory modules, RAM problems are quite
prevalent and can cause a variety of crashes, program errors and even
data loss. We've seen many cases where a user will be chasing down a
disk or extension problem when their issue was simply a faulty and
inexpensively replaced memory module. We've taken almost 2 years to
develop one of the most advanced memory tests in the industry that will
help technicians and users alike diagnose and isolate this common, but
often missed issue. As part of the RAM test, we've also added a
fantastic SPD report that shows you an enormous amount of technical and
other interesting information about your computer's memory.
New Models and Mavericks
TechTool Pro 7 works with the latest summer release of Macintosh
computers. It also works perfectly on the developer release of the new
version of Mac OS X, "Mavericks."
Improved Tests
Besides the Memory test, we've improved many of the existing tests in
TechTool Pro 7 to run more efficiently and to find and repair more
problems than the previous version. We've also greatly improved our
volume optimization feature.
We think you'll find TechTool Pro 7 to be an extremely valuable addition
to your Macintosh toolbox. To learn more about TechTool Pro's other
features, read on. To order a new copy or upgrade from your current
version, click here.
Mac Drive Testing and Repair
Your Mac's hard drive, even if it is a Solid State Drive, is more likely
to experience problems than any other component on your Mac. Because
data changes so frequently, it can sometimes get scrambled. So, it's
important to be able to test drives for problems and then repair them.
Sadly, if something is physically wrong with the drive, it will need to
be backed up and replaced, but the sooner this type of damage is
detected, the fewer files - like cherished memories and important
personal documents - will be lost. Most drive problems, however, result
from data being in the wrong place, and can be repaired using Techtool
Pro’s Volume Rebuild tool.
Emergency Startup Disk
If your startup disk stops working, and you need another startup disk,
Techtool Pro’s eDrive steps in to help. The eDrive is what you’ll use to
test, rebuild or defragment your main hard drive, but it is really
helpful if your main startup disk goes missing. Instead of fumbling for
your install DVD, or relying on the Recovery HD’s limited functionality,
the eDrive gives you quick access to Techtool Pro along with several
handy Apple utilities. You can even add other programs if you like.
Protect Important Data
The best way to prevent data loss is to be prepared. In addition to a
backup, Techtool Pro includes Techtool Protection, which keeps an eye on
your trash, allowing you to undelete that file you didn’t mean to
delete. You can also back up your directory structures, the ‘map’ of
where your data lives, so that if you need to recover data from a
corrupt drive, Techtool Pro’s Data Recovery tool will know exactly where
to look. Better yet, use Techtool Pro’s Volume Cloning tool to create
an additional backup.
Diagnostics and Repair
Start with Check Computer to perform a complete diagnostic check of your
Mac and hard drives. A single click of your mouse runs a SMART Check of
your hard drive to detect impending drive failure, a RAM test, analysis
of disk directories and more. If problems are found, advice is provided
on how to proceed to repair the problem. Use Check Computer regularly
as a part of your preventive maintenance program.
Volume Rebuild
Techtool Pro will test, rebuild, and repair damaged directories on
corrupted hard drives, and optimize the data directories when they are
repaired. Volume Rebuild will display a comparison chart before
directory data is replaced. Use Volume Rebuild to keep your drives
operating at their peak performance.
Memory Test
RAM problems are quite prevalent and can cause a variety of crashes,
program errors and even data loss. We've seen many cases where a user
will be chasing down a disk or extension problem when their issue was
simply a faulty and inexpensively replaced memory module. As part of the
RAM test, we've also added a fantastic SPD report that shows you an
enormous amount of technical and other interesting information about
your computer's memory.
eDrive
Using Techtool Pro, you can easily create an eDrive, an extra startup
partition based on the active system volume, which can be used as an
emergency startup partition or to perform regular maintenance on your
Mac. The eDrive is based on your specific Macs system plus includes
Techtool Pro's tools for Mac repair. Using the eDrive, there's no need
to reformat or to boot from a DVD or secondary hard drive.
Volume Cloning
Volume Cloning creates exact duplicates of your volumes for trouble-free
archiving to backup your data and applications. Cloning volumes can
also be helpful if you are upgrading from a smaller size hard drive to a
larger drive. You have the options of creating a duplicate of an entire
disk, file syncing by adding only the changed files to a clone, or
cloning to numerous disc image formats.
Volume and File Optimization
Techtool Pro performs both file and volume optimization. File
optimization defragments individual files on the hard drive. Volume
optimization consolidates the free space on a hard drive. For full
optimization, perform Volume Optimization after File Optimization. The
resulting optimization simplifies the file storage layout and may
enhance the overall performance of your drive.
Data Recovery
Techtool Pro helps you recover your data from corrupted drives or
volumes that don't mount on the desktop to save the data to another
location.† Use the Trash History feature to track the location of
deleted files and increase the chance of their recovery in the case of
an accidental deletion.
Network Monitoring
Techtool Pro will monitor the configuration of your local area network
(LAN) by revealing the active services and ports on each selected
machine or Bonjour supported device on your LAN. This information is
important for strengthening security on a specific machine, Bonjour
supported device or your overall LAN, and is also helpful in tracking
what devices have been in use in the past that are no longer available
since the last time monitoring was performed.
Protection Preferences
Techtool Pro includes the option to install the Techtool Protection
system preference, where you configure automatic functions that operate
in the background. In particular, you can configure Protection to track
deleted files, monitor the free space on your hard drives, save backups
of critical directory data to help with recovery in the event of drive
corruption, and to monitor the SMART routines of your hard drives. If
problems are found, Protection delivers onscreen and email alert
System Requirements:
Intel-based Macs
Mac OS X 10.6 or greater
DVD-ROM required to install from DVD
512 Megabytes RAM or higher
