SELECT DRIVE – Always choose this option first, as it determines which drive you will be working on.

Supported OS: Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP/Vista.

This diagnostic software is designed for hard drives larger than 8.4 GB with the model number starting with WDxxx. If you are having computer problems which you suspect are hard drive related, you can test your drive with this software. HELP - Brief descriptions of each option in addition to explanations of error codes are available in this option.The Data Lifeguard Diagnostic softwares are used primarily for determining the physical condition of your hard drive.

LOG FILE OPEN/CLOSE - You can access the log file which is generated automaticallyĮNTER AND PRINT RMA INFORMATION - Information pertaining to each drive tested can be customized and printed with this option. PRINT TEST RESULTS - Test results can be printed with this option. VIEW TEST RESULTS - You can see the results of the test you just performed NOTE: Please make sure that you have selected the correct drive to perform this function on as once ran, no data will be recoverable. If you no longer need any data from your drive and would like to start over, run this option to set your drive to an as new condition. This option used when your data is no longer usable or recoverable.

WRITE ZEROS TO DRIVE - The Write Zeros option, wipes all data off your drive. Western Digital recommends that you have a current backup of your data). (Please note: Although this option is safe and does not alter the data on your hard drive, some data loss may occur, depending on the errors found and the errors corrected. (Please note: Although this option is safe and does not alter the data on your hard drive, Western Digital recommends that you have a current backup of your data).ĮXTENDED TEST - This option checks your drive thoroughly and it can repair any correctable errors. QUICK TEST - This option tests your drive quickly for any major physical problems. SELECT DRIVE - Always choose this option first, as it determines which drive you will be working on. Make sure that your boot order in your Bios is set to boot from the USB drive first.Īt DOS prompt type dlgdiag5.exe to run the program. This program is designed to work only in a DOS booted environment.Ĭreate a DOS bootable USB following these instructions.īoot from the USB. This utility is designed for drivers larger than 8.4 GB with model numbers starting with WDxxx. Data LifeGuard Diagnostics is designed to test the physical condition of your hard drive.

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