DiskCheckup PassMark Software
Use this command to install DiskCheckup:
winget install --id=PassmarkSoftware.DiskCheckup -e View and monitor a hard disk drives SMART attributes and other information
DiskCheckup is a disk monitoring tool designed to view and analyze the SMART (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) attributes of hard disk drives. It provides detailed insights into drive health, performance metrics, and potential failure indicators.
Key Features:
- SMART Monitoring: Displays current SMART attribute values alongside threshold limits set by the manufacturer.
- Predictive Failure Analytics: Tracks changes in SMART attributes over time to predict potential future failures, providing estimated thresholds for each attribute.
- Disk Self-Test (DST): Executes short and extended self-tests to detect hardware issues or anomalies.
- HPA/DCO Detection: Identifies and manages Host Protected Area (HPA) and Device Configuration Overlay (DCO), revealing hidden drive sections if applicable.
- Device Information: Provides comprehensive details about the disk, including geometry, serial number, model, rotation rate, and supported features.
- Email Notifications: Alerts users via email when a SMART attribute falls below its threshold.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for IT professionals, system administrators, and computer users who need to monitor hard drive health proactively. DiskCheckup helps prevent data loss by identifying potential drive failures early through real-time monitoring and predictive analytics.