Monday 2 May 2011

Free Hard Disk Tools: HD Tune, DiskCheckup

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May 2, 2011
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HD Tune
  • Version: 2.55
  • File Size: 642
  • License: Free
  • Operating System: Windows 2000,Windows XP,Windows Vista,Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008,Windows 7
In the world of hard drive information utilities, HD Tune is a gem. It gives you a rough estimate of your drive's performance, scans your disk for errors, and retrieves the S.M.A.R.T. info from your hard drive--which can tell you if your hard drive is about to give up the ghost. - Jon L. Jacobi
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DiskCheckup
  • Version: 3.0
  • File Size: 951
  • License: Free
  • Operating System: Windows XP,Windows Vista,Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2008,Windows 7
Passmark's DiskCheckup provides a great way to view S.M.A.R.T. info. It's free, and you run it only when you need it--there's no background service sucking up CPU cycles. If you don't run your PC 24/7, this is an excellent approach. - Jon L. Jacobi
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