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HP PC Hardware Diagnostics

Free#1 of 26 in Hardware Diagnostic Software

HP PC Hardware Diagnostics: Free Windows and UEFI diagnostics with stress tests, logs, and failure IDs. Ranked #1 of 26 in Hardware Diagnostic Software by our editors (9.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free Windows and UEFI system testing.

9.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
9.3 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free Windows and UEFI system testing
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Facts checked
23 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Covers processor, memory, storage SMART, video memory, battery, and power tests
- UEFI diagnostics can run when Windows does not start
- Bootable USB media, saved logs, and 24-digit failure IDs support troubleshooting
Where it doesn't
- Designed for HP desktop and notebook computers
- Windows application support is limited to Windows
- Available component tests can vary by computer model

Our verdict on HP PC Hardware Diagnostics

HP PC Hardware Diagnostics is a free hardware-testing utility for HP desktop and notebook computers. It provides a Windows application for testing hardware while the operating system is active, alongside UEFI diagnostics that can run outside Windows. The toolset is suited to people diagnosing PC hardware faults, checking components, or preparing information for troubleshooting and HP support interactions. Tests cover processors, memory, storage, video memory, batteries, power, and system functions.

Its broad diagnostic coverage is the main reason to consider it. Fast and extensive system tests can assess core hardware, while processor stress testing, memory testing, storage checks with SMART support, and video memory testing address several common diagnostic needs. The UEFI version is particularly useful when Windows does not start, and bootable USB diagnostic media provides another way to launch the tools. Saved test logs and 24-digit failure IDs create structured information for follow-up troubleshooting.

The product fits HP PC owners who want no-cost diagnostics across both Windows and pre-boot environments. Its scope is narrower for people managing computers outside the HP desktop and notebook range, and the Windows application is intended for Windows systems. HP also states that available component tests can vary by computer model, so the exact diagnostic coverage depends on the PC. Choose it when free processor, memory, storage, video memory, and bootable diagnostics are priorities; look elsewhere when you need support beyond Windows or outside HP PCs.

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HP PC Hardware Diagnostics pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on support.hp.com

HP PC Hardware Diagnostics fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Platform support	Windows
Stress testing	Not verified
Memory testing	Yes
Disk health checks	Yes
GPU testing	Not verified
Bootable diagnostic media	Yes
Diagnostic reports	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan
Website	support.hp.com
Facts checked	23 Sep 2026

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