Passmark DiskCheckup 3.5 Build 1005

PassMark DiskCheckup allows users to monitor the SMART properties of a particular hard drive. SMART (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) is a feature on a computer's hard disk that provides various monitoring metrics for disk reliability. If SMART is enabled on the hard disk, the system administrator can get analysis information from the hard drive to identify possible future hard drive failure.

DiskCheckup displays the current values ​​of SMART attributes, along with the Threshold value for that property. If an attribute falls below its threshold, the drive cannot guarantee that it will be able to meet its specifications in the future.

Note that SMART properties change slowly over time and are useful attempts to diagnose the age of a particular drive. DiskCheckup monitors these changes over a long period of time and predicts the date (if any) of the Threshold Condition (TEC), which is displayed in the main window.

DiskCheckup can also perform vendor-built built-in disk self-checks (DSTs) to detect drive failures. There are two main self-test processes: Short Test and Extended Test. The results of these tests are displayed in DiskCheckup.

DiskCheckup is capable of detecting and setting the size of Host Protected Areas (HPA) and Device Configuration Overlay (DCO). HPA/DCO are hidden areas of the hard disk containing data that cannot be accessed by the user. These areas can be removed to reveal hidden data within these areas.

DiskCheckup also displays device information, such as drive geometry, serial number, model number, media rotation speed, and supported features. Real-time disk activity is also displayed and updated periodically.

Platform: Windows XP-SP3, 2003 Server, 2008 Server, Server 2012, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10.