Hard Drive Test

[NOKNOT]

What do you guys suggest to check out your hard drive? Seems like mine has kind of slowed down and I would hate foe it to just up and die on me. Thanks.

[tangomouse]

Manufactures tools available on there website , u can't test a drive better!!

Or spinrite

[hsakarp_kahtap]

try HD Tune free version

[NOKNOT]

Thanks guys.

[jj1two3]

I have used these programs in the past and they do a great job.
Hitachi Drive Fitness Test(DFT)- Good third-party utility that can be used with most hard drives and supports the option to create a bootable CD image.

Seagate SeaTools- Fantastic and free program that is used to test all computer hard drives.

May want to try one of these tools.

[INDRANIL]

I would also recommend Seagate SeaTools +1 . Nice application .

[NOKNOT]

I ran the Seagate and it said S.M.A.R.T. Failed. Does that mean bad drive or it was not able to scan?

[INDRANIL]

Hi Try ST for Dos.

[Raymond]

You should make sure you have a backup before running these hard drive testing tools.
They will put some stress on the hard drive and if it is about to fail, it may fail during the tests.

[ForgottenSiN]

You can Use the Following Software's to Test Ur Hardware

Free Versions

• Seagate SeaTools
• Hitachi Drive Fitness Test
• Microsoft Windows Built-In Error Checking
• Samsung HUTIL
• Western Digital Data Lifeguard Diagnostic
• Fujitsu Diagnostic Tool
• Bart's Stuff Test

Premium Versions

• SpinRite
• Hard Drive Mechanic