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sonicmario
 Post subject: HD Tune x Seatools different results in test HDD
PostPosted: September 6th, 2024, 15:05 
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Is it a myth or truth that the best software to test the surface area and bad blocks on a Seagate HDD is Seatools?

I use a Seagate 2.5" 500GB HDD + a Sata to USB 3.0 adapter plugged into the USB 3.0 port on the back of the motherboard. The HD Tune test found a few red blocks, but the Seatools Detailed Generic Test showed the HDD passed the test.

The different results are very strange. Which one is more reliable?
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pepe
 Post subject: Re: HD Tune x Seatools different results in test HDD
PostPosted: September 6th, 2024, 16:51 
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do you get the reds at same loc if you test multiple times?

i suspect it is a result of OS interaction with the DUT.
unmount any partitions on that drive and run the test that way


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sonicmario
 Post subject: Re: HD Tune x Seatools different results in test HDD
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I performed two or three tests with HD Tune and the same red block in the same place

Is SeaTools reliable and safe for accurate scans?
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Arch Stanton
 Post subject: Re: HD Tune x Seatools different results in test HDD
PostPosted: September 7th, 2024, 6:02 
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sonicmario wrote:
Is it a myth or truth


Yes.

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sonicmario
 Post subject: Re: HD Tune x Seatools different results in test HDD
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Is SeaTools reliable and safe for accurate scans or fake?
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Arch Stanton
 Post subject: Re: HD Tune x Seatools different results in test HDD
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sonicmario wrote:
Is SeaTools reliable and safe for accurate scans or fake?


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