I was just wondering, since I have a Windows Diagnstics software in my Control Panel under Maintenance in which Compaq actually gave me, and there is a HDD test which performs tests like seek tests, noise tests, track and sector, etc. I was wondering if this detects physical hdd problems, and if a 100 percent and a Pass means that the HDD is fine... Just wondering...ty
2006-09-10 16:06:41 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
Normally, Windows built-in scandisk has a "thoughro" option. Thats pretty good.
2006-09-10 16:08:35 · answer #1 · answered by fscarberry20 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, unless you suspect some kind of problem your normal backups of data should protect you in any case. So why be worried?
You run the diagnosis for that "warm fuzzy" feeling, but it does no good. The same thing is accomplished by successfully completing a session on the internet or other applications.
Run that diagnostic once a week for the feeling, then just use it.
2006-09-10 23:14:24 · answer #2 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If if boots up and windows loads most likely the Hard Drive is good.
2006-09-10 23:14:31 · answer #3 · answered by bskwirsk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is a website called "Pitstop". Sign up and run full test. It's free and will check everything on your PC and if there's a problem they have solitions, free.
2006-09-10 23:09:52 · answer #4 · answered by John B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to run scan disk and select "Thorough Scan"
2006-09-10 23:09:18 · answer #5 · answered by Kurt 2 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Seagate-"SeaTools" download free
Western Digital-WD tools
Maxter-MAX tools...all are free
2006-09-10 23:09:40 · answer #6 · answered by jinx4swag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://safteylive.com
or go to microsoft.com they have all sorts of free scans and anti virus scan stuff.
2006-09-10 23:10:25 · answer #7 · answered by kathygd1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋