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    bootable pixel tester?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by whorse, Jul 28, 2006.

  1. whorse

    whorse Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm collecting my new notebook next week and want to check for dead pixels before I take it, but since I ordered it without an operating system, I'm looking for something I can run from a bootable CD-rom.

    I've been looking around but all the pixel testing software is for winxp and as far as I know Windows bootable CD's are system specific (can't make one since I don't have the notebook yet). I can't find a Linux pixel testing utility to run from Knoppix.

    Advice, anyone?
     
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    ramian Notebook Consultant

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    why not create a bootable BartPE CD and have DeadPixelBuddy or your favourite dead-pixel testing program on it?
     
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    whorse Notebook Enthusiast

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    I thought you could only create a BartPE CD for a specific machine (so it includes drivers for all the components). You are saying I can make one on my old Asus that will run on a Zepto?
     
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    Cool, thanks. Will try that tomorrow.
     
    whorse, Jul 29, 2006
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