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HDDScanSeaTools
Free

Freeware with no paid edition.

 Free

Free download from Seagate.

Windows Windows
  • Surface tests in read, verify and erase modes
  • Shows SMART attributes and drive temperature
  • Official diagnostic tool from a drive manufacturer
  • Quick health check for hard drives and SSDs
  • Windows only
  • RAID volumes and USB flash drives get surface tests only
  • Aimed mainly at Seagate drives
  • Offers diagnostics rather than repair or recovery
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License: Proprietary
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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