硬盘(Hard)驱动器故障可能意味着珍贵图片、重要文件甚至您心爱的十年文明(Civilization)游戏的灾难性损失。因此，最好定期检查硬盘驱动器是否存在可能的错误。
无论(Whether)是在Windows还是Mac上，都可以使用许多工具来帮助您诊断和修复硬盘驱动器。如果您怀疑您的硬盘驱动器即将出现故障，请务必在运行以下任何工具之前尝试备份所有数据(backup of all your data)或克隆您的硬盘驱动器。(clone your hard drive)
如何在 Windows 上检查您的硬盘驱动器是否有错误(How to Check Your Hard Drive for Errors On Windows)
Windows包含用于帮助检查硬盘驱动器的内置工具，制造商也可能提供工具来帮助诊断问题。
运行 Chkdsk(Run Chkdsk)
Windows 的内置磁盘检查工具是诊断硬盘问题的最简单方法之一。
- 以管理员身份 打开命令提示符。(Command Prompt)
- 出现命令提示符(Command Prompt)后，键入chkdsk并按Enter。扫描您的驱动器可能需要几秒钟到几分钟的时间。如果它发现错误，它将纠正那些它可以纠正的错误。如果检查磁盘工具发现重大错误，则操作将需要更长的时间来修复这些错误。它将在运行结束时为您提供无法修复的错误报告。
使用 SeaTools(Use SeaTools)
SeaTools是希捷专用的硬盘驱动器工具。它旨在查找Seagate 制造的(Seagate-manufactured)硬盘驱动器和固态驱动器中可能存在的其他程序可能会遗漏的问题。
有五个版本可用：
- Seagate Bootable，可以加载到U(USB)盘上。
- SeaTools Legacy Tools，可以访问旧版本的软件。
- SeaTools SSD CLI ，一种专为(SeaTools SSD CLI)固态硬盘(solid state drives.)设计的命令行工具。
- SeaTools SSD GUI，专为固态硬盘设计的图形仪表板。
- SeaTools，该工具的最基本版本。
每个版本的操作略有不同。如果您启动SeaTools，它会向您显示每个可用的驱动器。
- 单击以选择驱动器。
- 单击自检(Self Test)开始扫描。
- 在扫描结束时，它会向您显示任何突然出现的问题。
试用三星魔术师软件(Try Samsung Magician Software)
如果您有三星生产的硬盘，三星魔术师软件(Samsung Magician Software)允许您执行以下操作：
- 监控(Monitor)驱动器的性能并密切关注其运行状况。
- 自定义设置。
- 在使用时查看硬盘驱动器的温度。
- 运行基准测试(Run benchmarks)以衡量速度，并进行诊断扫描以寻找潜在问题。
- 自定义预留空间功能执行日常维护以释放驱动器内的空间。
学习阅读 SMART 属性(Learn to Read S.M.A.R.T. Attributes)
生产的每个硬盘驱动器都具有称为SMART(S.M.A.R.T.)或自我监控、分析和报告技术( Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology)的内置功能。它跟踪如下信息点：
- 气流温度(Airflow temperature)。
- 驱动器经历电源循环的次数。
- 开机小时数。
HDD Scan之类的工具将信息提炼成不同数据点的列表。该点旁边的绿色标记表示您可以开始了。黄色标记表示您应该密切关注它，红色标记表示有问题。
HDD Scan的优点之一是它能够轻松打印报告。如果您正在监视您怀疑正在恶化的驱动器，请保留报告的物理副本以分析一段时间内的趋势。
使用 Crystal 磁盘信息(Use Crystal Disk Info)
Crystal Disk Mark是测量任何驱动器读写速度的最佳工具之一。Crystal Disk Info是该工具的诊断版本。Crystal Mark Info查看您的驱动器的健康状况，通知您异常情况，甚至监控SMART。属性。
Crystal Disk Info界面是准系统，但使用简单且完全免费下载。如果您正在寻找一款轻量级的预算应用程序来跟踪您的驱动器的健康状况，那么这款应用程序值得考虑。
如何在 Mac 上检查硬盘驱动器是否有错误(How To Check Your Hard Drive For Errors On Mac)
在Mac(Mac)上检查硬盘错误的第三方实用程序并不多，但有强大的内置工具。
使用 Mac 磁盘工具(Use Mac Disk Utility)
与Windows Check Disk工具一样，macOS 也有一个名为(Windows Check Disk)Disk Utility的内置工具，它可以完成从分区驱动器到监控驱动器运行状况的所有工作。访问它的最简单方法是按照以下步骤操作：
- 打开Spotlight（Command + Space Bar）并搜索Disk Utility。
- 从列表中选择一个驱动器并右键单击它，然后选择获取信息。(Get Info. )这将显示有关 Mac 驱动器的相关信息列表。
- 向下滚动到显示SMART Status的位置。它会显示“已验证”、“失败”，或者在某些情况下会显示“不支持”。如果它说“已验证”，那么您就可以开始了。如果它显示“失败”，则表明您的硬盘驱动器可能接近故障(hard drive may be near failure)。如果显示“不支持”，则您的驱动器不支持SMART。属性。
使用 Blackmagic Disk Speed Test(Use Blackmagic Disk Speed Test)
如果Mac 磁盘工具(Mac Disk Utility)没有为您提供所需的信息，第三方应用程序可以提供帮助。Blackmagic Disk Speed Test就是这样一种工具，它可以测量Mac的读写速度。然后，您可以将这些数字与您机器的标准基准进行比较。
它还列出了与不同类型的程序和视频分辨率的兼容性。您可以一目了然地了解您的机器是否能够使用某种视频格式和分辨率。
如果您觉得您的驱动器没有按应有的方式响应，请测试其中一个程序。尽管您几乎无法修复发生故障的驱动器，但如果您知道它即将发生故障，您可以将数据传输到安全的地方。(transfer the data somewhere safe)
How to Check Your Hard Drive for Errors
Hard drive failure can meаn a catastrophic loss of treasurеd piсtures, importаnt documents, and even yoυr beloved ten-year long game of Civilіzation. Therefore, it’s a good idea to check your hard drive for possible errors routinely.
Whether on Windows or Mac, many tools are available to help you diagnose your hard drive and repair it. If you suspect your hard drive is close to failing, be sure to try and make a backup of all your data or clone your hard drive before running any of the tools below.
How to Check Your Hard Drive for Errors On Windows
Windows includes built-in tools to help check your hard drive, and manufacturers may also provide tools to help diagnose problems.
Run Chkdsk
Windows’ built-in check disk tool is one of the easiest ways to diagnose problems with your hard drive.
- Open the Command Prompt as administrator.
- After the Command Prompt appears, type chkdsk and hit Enter. It may take several seconds to several minutes to scan your drive. If it finds errors, it will correct those it can. If the check disk tool finds significant errors, the operation will take longer to fix those. It will provide you a report of the errors it could not fix at the end of its run.
Use SeaTools
SeaTools is the Seagate-specific hard drive tool. It is designed to look for possible problems in Seagate-manufactured hard drives and solid state drives that other programs might miss.
There are five versions available:
- Seagate Bootable, which can be loaded onto a USB stick.
- SeaTools Legacy Tools, which gives access to older versions of the software.
- SeaTools SSD CLI, a command-line tool designed for solid state drives.
- SeaTools SSD GUI, a graphic dashboard designed for solid state drives.
- SeaTools, the most basic version of the tool.
Each version operates slightly differently. If you launch SeaTools, it shows you every available drive.
- Click to select the drive.
- Click Self Test to begin a scan.
- At the end of the scan, it will show you any problems that crop up.
Try Samsung Magician Software
If you have a Samsung-produced hard drive, the Samsung Magician Software allows you to do the following:
- Monitor the performance of your drive and keep an eye on its health.
- Customize settings.
- See the temperature of your hard drive while in use.
- Run benchmarks to gauge speed, as well as diagnostic scans to look for potential problems.
- The custom over-provisioning feature carries out routine maintenance to free up space within the drive.
Learn to Read S.M.A.R.T. Attributes
Every single hard drive produced has a built-in feature called S.M.A.R.T., or Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. It keeps track of information points like the following:
- Airflow temperature.
- The number of times the drive has experienced a power cycle.
- The number of powered-on hours.
A tool like HDD Scan distills the information to a list of different data points. A green mark beside the point means you’re good to go. A yellow mark means you should keep an eye on it, and a red mark points to trouble.
One of the strong points of HDD Scan is its ability to print reports easily. If you’re monitoring a drive that you suspect is deteriorating, keep physical copies of the reports to analyze trends over time.
Use Crystal Disk Info
Crystal Disk Mark is one of the best tools for measuring any drive’s read and write speeds. Crystal Disk Info is the diagnostic version of the tool. Crystal Mark Info looks at the health of your drive, notifies you of abnormalities, and even monitors S.M.A.R.T. attributes.
The Crystal Disk Info interface is barebones, but it’s simple to use and completely free to download. If you’re looking for a lightweight, budget application to track the health of your drive, this one is worth consideration.
How To Check Your Hard Drive For Errors On Mac
There are not as many third-party utilities to check your hard drive for errors on Mac, but there are powerful built-in tools.
Use Mac Disk Utility
Like Windows Check Disk tool, macOS also has a built-in tool called Disk Utility that does everything from partition drives to monitoring drive health. The easiest way to access this is to follow the steps below:
- Open Spotlight (Command + Space Bar) and search for Disk Utility.
- Select a drive from the list and right-click it, then select Get Info. This will display a list of relevant information about your Mac’s drive.
- Scroll down to where it says S.M.A.R.T. Status. It will say “verified,” “failed,” or in some cases, “Not supported.” If it says “verified,” you’re good to go. If it says “failed,” then it’s an indication your hard drive may be near failure. If it says “not supported,” your drive does not support S.M.A.R.T. attributes.
Use Blackmagic Disk Speed Test
If the Mac Disk Utility doesn’t provide you with the information you need, third-party applications can help. Blackmagic Disk Speed Test is one such tool, and it measures your Mac’s read and write speed. You can then compare these numbers against standard benchmarks for your machine.
It also lists compatibility with different types of programs and video resolutions. You can see whether your machine will be able to work with a certain video format and resolution or not at a glance.
If you feel like your drive doesn’t respond the way it should, test out one of these programs. Although you can do little to fix a failing drive, you can transfer the data somewhere safe if you know it’s close to failing.
