checking disk for readability

[Davor]

Hello

I am searching for a way to test the disk/partition for readability without locking/dismounting the drive and without fixing it.

I am particulary interested in standard support/resource tools that can do this.

chkdsk can only 'read' the whole disk/partition if you dismount the disk, and this is what i don't want.

Any solutions?

Greets

Davor

[ChunkDog]

Check out this site . I believe the Seatools from Seagate will do what you want, as it checks every sector to make sure it is readable.

[Davor]

"Works with Seagate drives only"

I use all maxtors...

powermax works only under pure dos.

Greets

Davor

[Elektrik]

Hello

I am searching for a way to test the disk/partition for readability without locking/dismounting the drive and without fixing it.

I am particulary interested in standard support/resource tools that can do this.

chkdsk can only 'read' the whole disk/partition if you dismount the disk, and this is what i don't want.

Any solutions?

Greets

Davor

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Wellcome to http://mhddsoftware.com/

About Seatools - this programm works with any HDD (Exception - SMART).

Data Lifeguard Tools 11 for Windows works with any HDD too (Exception - SMART)

http://support.wdc.com/download/index.asp?swid=1

[Davor]

I give seatools the preference but it doens't detect my harddrives

I don't like using freeware tools made by who knows who because i have no assurance that it works correctly and it dosn't make my systems fubar.

I'll see with maxtor what they have to offer that works in windows environment.

Greets

Davor