SeaTools for DOS will instruct the drive to run its built in Drive Self Test (DST) and give either a pass or fail status. You can even test a new or completely blank drive. Because the software boots to its own operating system you can test your drive regardless of the OS installed on it.

SeaTools for DOS can test Seagate or Maxtor Parallel ATA (PATA and IDE) and Serial ATA (SATA) interface disc drives.

SeaTools for DOS has replaced SeaTools Desktop and PowerMax. SeaTools for Windows is completely data safe. SeaTools for Windows tests USB, 1394, ATA (PATA/IDE), SATA and SCSI drives. It includes several tests that will examine the physical media on your Seagate or Maxtor disc drive and any other non-Seagate disc drive. SeaTools for Windows is a comprehensive, easy-to-use diagnostic tool that helps you quickly determine the condition of the disc drive in your external hard drive, desktop or notebook computer. SeaTools for Windows has replaced SeaTools Online and PowerMax. Seagate creates two free hard drive diagnostic softwares – SeaTools for DOS and SeaTools for Windows.

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