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1. #SEAGATE SEATOOLS FOR WINDOWS HOW TO#
2. #SEAGATE SEATOOLS FOR WINDOWS SERIAL#
3. #SEAGATE SEATOOLS FOR WINDOWS ARCHIVE#
4. #SEAGATE SEATOOLS FOR WINDOWS DOWNLOAD#
5. #SEAGATE SEATOOLS FOR WINDOWS WINDOWS#

This test can really save you a lot of time if you think your hard drive is making noise.

#SEAGATE SEATOOLS FOR WINDOWS WINDOWS#

SeaTools for DOS can perform the several basic tests that SeaTools for Windows can run but it can also run a very useful Acoustic Test (on Seagate and Maxtor drives only). Your available hard drives and tests are easy to see when the program opens and can be started with just a few clicks of the mouse. The tests are basic, easy to run, and generally pretty fast in our experience. Seagate's SeaTools hard drive testing programs are some of the easiest to use of any we've ever worked with.

#SEAGATE SEATOOLS FOR WINDOWS SERIAL#

Pros: Two versions are available depending on needs Both versions are easy to use once installed, and are completely free SeaTools for Windows tests hard drives no matter the manufacturer SeaTools for Windows includes lots of information on the drive, like its serial number, capacity, cache size, firmware revision, and rotation rate SeaTools for DOS contains a highly useful "acoustic test" for noise troubleshooting SeaTools for DOS is OS independent, so it's automatically compatible with all operating systemsĬons: SeaTools for DOS requires ISO image burner software that novice users might have difficulty usingSeaTools for DOS handles a maximum of only 100 errors, at which point testing has to begin againSeaTools for DOS doesn't seem to work well with most RAID controllers Thoughts on Seagate SeaTools There's little not to like about this excellent set of hard drive testing tools:

#SEAGATE SEATOOLS FOR WINDOWS HOW TO#

See our How to Burn an ISO Image File to a CD or DVD tutorial if you've never burned an ISO image before (it's different than burning normal files to discs), and then How to Boot From a CD or DVD for help getting SeaTools for DOS going.

#SEAGATE SEATOOLS FOR WINDOWS DOWNLOAD#

It will download as an ISO file called SeaToolsDOS223ALL.ISO. Visit the SeaTools download page to find the SeaTools for DOS download link. It works with any kind of PC, no matter what operating system is installed. Follow the steps in the wizard to put SeaTools on the device, and then boot from the USB device to run the program.Īnother version, SeaTools for DOS, is similar, but don't let the for DOS part scare you away. Once you've done that, open SeaToolsBootable_RC_2.1.2.usbBootMaker.exe, the built-in bootable USB creator.

#SEAGATE SEATOOLS FOR WINDOWS ARCHIVE#

The file is called USBbootSetup-SeaToolsBootable.zip, meaning you'll need to extract the program files from the archive in order to use it. The bootable SeaTools program that can be installed on a flash drive or other USB device, can be downloaded here-select SeaTools Bootable. Setup isn't confusing at all and installs the program quickly. The download is an EXE file called SeaToolsforWindowsSetup.exe. To get started, visit the SeaTools download page and choose the link called SeaTools for Windows under the Downloads section. It can perform several basic tests that can help determine the health of your hard drive, and all types of internal drives can be tested, like SCSI, PATA, and SATA drives.Įxternal drives are also supported like those that work via USB or FireWire. SeaTools for WindowsĪs we mentioned above, SeaTools for Windows installs to your computer like a normal program. Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP can run the Windows version, while the bootable SeaTools can be used no matter what operating system is installed on the hard drive, including none at all. Seagate SeaTools is available in both a Windows version and a stand-alone, bootable version for maximum flexibility, called SeaTools for Windows and SeaTools Bootable, respectively. You may need to replace the hard drive if it fails any of your tests. Please let us know if there's a newer version we need to review. This review is of SeaTools Bootable and SeaTools for Windows v5.0. If you suspect that your hard drive might be failing, one or both of these tools from Seagate will help you determine what's wrong. SeaTools for Windows isn't as full-featured but it's much easier to install.īoth programs are completely free and are highly recommended. The bootable version of SeaTools is more powerful but is a bit more difficult to use. While both testing tools are excellent, they are different. Seagate creates two free hard drive testing software programs-SeaTools Bootable and SeaTools for Windows.