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by blu56
2023.12.22. 18:39
Forum: Questions
Topic: Extended Self Test vs Surface Scan
Replies: 9
Views: 8744

Re: Extended Self Test vs Surface Scan

Yes, to save time, you can use the Disk menu -> Surface test -> Write+Read test (instead of using the Read test + Reinitailise Disk Surface tests). Generally it is good idea to perform a complete surface read - and write too, to verify / confirm that all sectors can be read and written as well. On ...
by blu56
2023.12.22. 04:01
Forum: Questions
Topic: Extended Self Test vs Surface Scan
Replies: 9
Views: 8744

Re: Extended Self Test vs Surface Scan

Please refer to Support -> Frequently Asked Questions -> Hard disk health is low or recently changed or I just installed a new (used) hard disk. How can I perform a deep analysis? https://www.hdsentinel.com/faq.php#tests The most important word in this is the "used" (as recertified drives...