
The following section will show you how to run SeaTools from a CD.

Build instructions are available, but if you run into trouble, please. If you cannot find a binary for your operating system in this repository, you may need to build them. These tools are updated and more options and capabilities are being added all the time. Step 4: Press the download button and save the file to your desktop. openSeaChest is the open source version of Seagate's SeaChest tools, available here. If the drive passes SeaTools for Windows, your troubleshooting efforts can move to other areas. It installs onto your system and allows you to select a specific test. Note: By pressing accept you are stating that you agree and fully understand the documentation. Seagate SeaTools for Windows tests SATA, USB, 1394, ATA (PATA/IDE), and SCSI drives. Includes Seagate DiscWizard software to migrate data, SeaTools SSD software to monitor performance, and 1-year Rescue Data Recovery Services for peace of mind. Step 3: When asked to accept the terms and agreements press accept. Optional: Here you can also download the SeaTools for Windows to run via the Windows environment. Step 2: Once there click the Downloads tab at the top.

Step 1: Click on the SeaTools link: SeaTools | Seagate There are two methods of running SeaTools: a blank CD or a blank USB device, both of which will be explained below. This test will work on both desktops and notebooks and will test all hard drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD).īelow I will be going over the DOS edition of SeaTools alternatively you can use SeaTools for Windows if you have access to Windows on the malfunctioning PC. SeaTools for DOS is an easy-to-use test that can help determine what is preventing you from accessing your data on your hard drive or help determine why the hard drive is failing.
