Dear all,
I have my own batch file for MHDD.
I need to start it automatically from a bootable usb key.
I can't find how to start it without pressing F5 key.
Does exist a line for MHDD.CFG to start automatically a batch without confirmation?

Thanks,
manzamanna

I haven't seen such a line for mhdd.cfg - but an alternative approach to achieve the same objective, would be to use a DOS (typically TSR) utility which simulates keystrokes, to simulate pressing F5. This type of DOS utility existed around 25 years ago, and I'm sure one could be found online, if you do a bit of searching... That is where I would be looking, if I was trying to achieve your stated objective.

Of course, if someone does know about a suitable line in mhdd.cfg then great

I would imagine such a "feature" would be dangerous enough to be purposely avoided by the coder

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You don't have to backup all of your files, just the ones you want to keep.

Very true, of course, drc I am hoping that the OP knows what they are doing & accepts the risks (if their batch file could be destructive).

thank you everybody
Damn, I need to stress test a lot of disks, the only acceptable way is the automated one.
If there is no solution, I will need to switch to a linux solution

The only thing I need, is to start automatically a random seek test and a surface scan for a couple of times, then dump the SMART table to a text file.

Any suggestion will be really appreciated.
thanks,
manzamanna

I have explained a solution for your original stated objective using MHDD, if you do some work yourself to find a suitable old DOS utility. I could easily spend a few minutes on Google to find one for you, but I like people to do at least some work for themselves, if I'm giving my help for free

I can think of a few different ways to achieve what you have now stated you want to do in Linux, but you'll need to do some work there too (depending on your skills with scripting and/or programming). You might want to investigate the smartmontools package, for gathering the SMART data.

Good luck with whatever you decide. I'll leave you to carry on from here