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ENTER AND PRINT RMA INFORMATION – Information pertaining to each drive tested can be customized and printed with this option.LOG FILE OPEN/CLOSE – You can access the log file which is generated automatically.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 any and 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.

EXTENDED TEST – This option checks your drive thoroughly and it can repair any correctable errors.

(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).

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.

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. The Data Lifeguard Diagnostic softwares are used primarily for determining the physical condition of your hard drive.