Each manufacturer has its own
The world's best free computer and hard drive diagnostic tool
When you get a brand new hard drive or suspect something is wrong with your current one, you should check for errors. The best way to detect various internal errors is to use free hard drive testing software. Don’t worry about paying for premium diagnostic tools, because all hard drive manufacturers have their own tools.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the best free hard drive testing tools. Before you use any third-party software, however, it’s a good idea to use Microsoft’s chkdsk tool. It’s reliable enough for most hard drive problems, and every Windows system has it installed by default.
Western Digital Dashboard replaced the outdated Data Lifeguard Diagnostic tool. It has a much more modern look and is very user-friendly. Note that it is only available for Windows systems.
