Bruce wrote:
> Speaking of drives going south:
>
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>
> I use Western Digital LifeGuard Diagnostics to test my two WD IDE drives.
> Is there a better program, or others I could also run as a double check?
> My drives are about 3 1/2 years old.
>
> Will the WD LifeGuard Diagnostics work on non-WD drives? If not, are there
> programs that will work on more than one brand drive, or must I find the
> manufacturer's own drive tester (if available)?
>
> Thanks
Try SeaTools from Seagate.
http://www.seagate.com/support/seatools/index.html
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