CrystalDiskInfo for Windows

CrystalDiskInfo is a freeware that monitors the health of your hard drive. It can monitor the temperature, self-monitoring data, transfer mode, and more. CrystalDiskInfo can also be used to benchmark your hard drive’s performance.

Once you download CrystalDiskInfo, extract the contents of the ZIP file to a folder on your computer. Then, open the extracted folder and double-click on the “cdinfo” executable file to launch the program.

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When you first launch CrystalDiskInfo, it will display some basic information about your hard drive in the main window, including the model number, capacity, serial number, firmware version, and more.

To view more detailed information about your hard drive’s health, click on the “Health Status” tab at the top of the window. Here, you’ll see an overall health rating for your hard drive, as well as more detailed information about each SMART attribute.

If any of your hard drive’s SMART properties are displaying indicators of degradation or failure, you should immediately back up your data and replace the hard drive.

Click the “Performance” tab at the top of the window to benchmark your hard drive’s performance. Choose a test type (sequential or random read/write) in this section.