Test may take several hours to complete depending on the size of the drive. EXTENDED TEST - performs a Full Media Scan to detect bad sectors.QUICK TEST - performs SMART drive quick self-test to gather and verify the Data Lifeguard information contained on the drive.When you select the run tests icon, the 'DLGDIAG - Select an Option' window appears.Highlight the drive and select the icon on the top row to test or run SMART status.In the bottom window, the partition information for the selected drive will be displayed. The model number, serial number, capacity, and SMART status of each drive will be displayed. In the top window, you will see the drives in your system that are available for testing. On the main program screen, there are two windows.Read and accept the license agreement to continue.If running Windows Vista (or later), you will need to Right-Click on the WinDlg_vx_xx.exe file and choose to Run As Administrator. Extract and run the program, WinDlg_vx_xx.exe.Download the Windows Data Lifeguard Diagnostics, WinDlg_vx_xx.zip.

Note: Acronis True Image WD Edition only supports Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP. The Data Lifeguard Tools software includes the Acronis True Image WD Edition (ATIWD) which will assist you with your hard drive installation and management and the WD diagnostic tool which allows you to perform different diagnostic tests on your drive. WD hard drives are engineered with Data Lifeguard Tools, a combination of hardware and software that work together to provide you with the best performance and reliability you've come to expect from WD drives. WD is currently implementing Advanced Format technology on its WD Caviar Green line of products, beginning with the WD20EARS, WD15EARS, WD10EARS, WD7500AARS, WD6400AARS and WD5000AARS models. WD drives with Advanced Format include special installation information on the drive label so be sure to read the label on your drive before installing it. Welcome to the WD Caviar product update page where you can find the latest updates, downloads, and information about your product, including quick setup instructions to get you going.

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