IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software v4.0 Chapter 2 – Worksheet/Instructor
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In this worksheet, you will use the Internet, a newspaper, or a local store to gather information about a hard drive diagnostic program. Be prepared to discuss the diagnostic software you researched.
1. Based on your research, list at least two different hard drive manufacturers.
Answers may vary. Examples – Western Digital, Seagate, Hitachi
2. Based on your research, choose a hard drive manufacturer. Does this manufacturer offer hard drive diagnostic software to go with their products? If so, list the name and the features of the diagnostic software.
Answers may vary. Example answers below.
Manufacturer: Western Digital
Software Name: Data Lifeguard Diagnostic for Windows
File Name: WinDLG.zip
File Size: 4.25 MB
Version: Version 1.09.01
Publish Date: October, 2006
Description: This is a Windows version of the Data Lifeguard Diagnostics utility. The utility can perform drive identification, diagnostics, and repairs on a Western Digital
FireWire, EIDE, or USB drive. In addition, it can provide you with the drive's serial and model numbers.
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