Hard Drive Diagnostic Tools Links
Oct 22, 2011 21:46:07 GMT
Post by CharlieChomper on Oct 22, 2011 21:46:07 GMT
I don't have the ability to sticky this, but after reading Felicity's thread, was inspired to post this finally should anyone need or have reason to need one.
Again, I recommend using the tool created by your hard drive's manufacturer instead of going with just any tool out there as it will provide you with a more accurate reading (as well as to avoid the potential for a false reading such as claiming to detect an issue when there isn't one or failing to detect an issue where there is one, etc.).
Typically, when someone calls in support for a drive, they will typically ask you to run such a tool in an effort to see what's going on with the drive.
In no particular order:
Seagate/Maxtor - Both drives are actually made by the same company (Maxtor) and therefore use the same tool.
Hitachi - Scroll down to where it lists "Drive Fitness Tests" if it doesn't come up automatically.
Samsung - Please note that while the directions mention how to go about this via a floppy disk, there is a CD version of it which is available for download on the same site. Why they chose to leave out the directions for CDs/not update them remains a mystery. If anyone needs any help, please don't hesitate to ask!
*The reason I have not included a link to Western Digital is that there are different versions of their tool depending upon the drive (in particular series/type). If you have a Western Digital drive, please don't hesitate to let me know and I will try and do my best to provide you with a link to the correct tool for your drive.
*I have not posted links to either Fujitsu nor Toshiba as they tend to be more uncommon. However, if someone has a hard drive by either of them, let me know!
*On a related to that, LaCie (which is not as widely known outside certain circles) I have not posted not just due to the fact that they're another uncommon brand, but mostly due to the fact that they have no such tool. However, there is a way of looking into problems with their drives despite this (as their support will attest to).
*If your system was built by a company (Dell, HP/Compaq, Lenovo, Fujitsu-Siemens, Gateway/Acer, Asus, or even Apple, etc.) the reality is that you probably have a drive in your computer made by one of the above manufacturers (sometimes without that being advertised or known by the consumer or "rebranded" to appear as being by the builder but actually being made by one of the above).
**The last note I'll make is that I will try and update this list accordingly and will try and add more manufacturers to it (or remove any that cease to exist or are bought out). I mainly wanted to focus upon the ones that are the most commonly found.
Again, I recommend using the tool created by your hard drive's manufacturer instead of going with just any tool out there as it will provide you with a more accurate reading (as well as to avoid the potential for a false reading such as claiming to detect an issue when there isn't one or failing to detect an issue where there is one, etc.).
Typically, when someone calls in support for a drive, they will typically ask you to run such a tool in an effort to see what's going on with the drive.
In no particular order:
Seagate/Maxtor - Both drives are actually made by the same company (Maxtor) and therefore use the same tool.
Hitachi - Scroll down to where it lists "Drive Fitness Tests" if it doesn't come up automatically.
Samsung - Please note that while the directions mention how to go about this via a floppy disk, there is a CD version of it which is available for download on the same site. Why they chose to leave out the directions for CDs/not update them remains a mystery. If anyone needs any help, please don't hesitate to ask!
*The reason I have not included a link to Western Digital is that there are different versions of their tool depending upon the drive (in particular series/type). If you have a Western Digital drive, please don't hesitate to let me know and I will try and do my best to provide you with a link to the correct tool for your drive.
*I have not posted links to either Fujitsu nor Toshiba as they tend to be more uncommon. However, if someone has a hard drive by either of them, let me know!
*On a related to that, LaCie (which is not as widely known outside certain circles) I have not posted not just due to the fact that they're another uncommon brand, but mostly due to the fact that they have no such tool. However, there is a way of looking into problems with their drives despite this (as their support will attest to).
*If your system was built by a company (Dell, HP/Compaq, Lenovo, Fujitsu-Siemens, Gateway/Acer, Asus, or even Apple, etc.) the reality is that you probably have a drive in your computer made by one of the above manufacturers (sometimes without that being advertised or known by the consumer or "rebranded" to appear as being by the builder but actually being made by one of the above).
**The last note I'll make is that I will try and update this list accordingly and will try and add more manufacturers to it (or remove any that cease to exist or are bought out). I mainly wanted to focus upon the ones that are the most commonly found.
