Hard Drive Inspector Professional 3.96 build 430 User Reviews
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"Poor support, does not work"
Version: Hard Drive Inspector Professional 3.98 build 438
Pros
It has a simple interface.
Cons
I have a hard drive that I know is developing bad blocks, but this software says the drive is in good condition. This software appears to do nothing and does not detect problems as advertised.
I have tried to contact their technical support ( support@altrixsoft.com ) on 2/3/12 and sent 2 more requests but I have heard nothing. I also created a support case on their website on 26/3/12 but again I have had no response so far.
They are ignoring me on purpose because they don't care.Summary
Don't bother with this software. If you want to check the status of your hard drive, use the tested tools provided by your manufacturer.
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"BEWARE OF THIS SOFTWARE COMPANY"
Version: Hard Drive Inspector Professional 3.87 build 393
Pros
I downloaded the program and it did do what it said it would do, which as it turned out, wasn't all that much.
Cons
I tried to get it off my hard drive and could not find the thing in control remove. I finally found it by doing a search and then tried to remove it, no deals. The companies web page is in Russia. It seems like they fixed it so I couldn't remove it,
Summary
Don't download.
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"best product for this segment"
Version: Hard Drive Inspector Professional 3.86 build 389
Pros
existing many features, including auto shutdown
shows multiple hdds, when other programs don't (in my case)Cons
more expensive than competitors
Summary
i would recommend, even for the price mentioned.
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"Piece of cr@p"
Version: Hard Drive Inspector Professional 3.33 build 263
Pros
Nothing ... won't start ...
Cons
Probably some adware shell ...soo much unusable software, download.com is almost useless anymore
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"Runs well on Windows 7."
Version: Hard Drive Inspector Professional 3.32 build 259
Pros
The most recent version runs well on Windows 7 Ultimate, and reports correctly on one of my external drives (Western Digital)- the previous version did not report correctly on this drive.
Cons
Reads both internal SATA drives and one external USB drive but not the other which is a similar age and the same brand.
Website not very informative but tech support responds reasonably quickly to requests for assistance.Summary
I am not sure why it does not report on both external WD drives. Living in a very hot climate, I appreciate the ability to monitor HD temp, and to know when to turn off my external continuous backup drive which reaches near critical temperature on hot days.
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"Failed To Recognize Drive"
Version: Hard Drive Inspector Professional 3.30 build 250
Pros
Review of product seems to indicate a solid program.
Cons
Program would not recognize / detect the hard drive in my computer! Not sure what the problem is, but could not get the program to work at all. Running Vista Home Premium 32-bit, SP2.
Summary
Just wish I could have gotten this program to work. I do not doubt the valuable information that this program provides, but if it can't even detect the drive in my computer from the start, then nothing can be gained. Does state Vista compatible, but perhaps just not with SP2. Most likely a software conflict.
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"Software did not detect my hard drive"
Version: Hard Drive Inspector Professional 2.102 build 486
Pros
Interface is clean
Quick response from tech supportCons
Software did not detect any drives to begin with, and then only one drive with incorrect details. Technical support was unable to provide a resolution
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"Works, but provides little tech info on drives."
Version: Hard Drive Inspector Professional 2.9 build 467
Pros
Runs without crashing or crashing XP.
Cons
Does not provide much in the way of tech info on the drives, their performance, etc. HD Tune Pro is a MUCH better product for this application.
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"Works Great"
Version: Hard Drive Inspector Professional 2.9 build 467
Pros
Works just like it says it does. Also works in Vista. I guess some people have problems and some people don't.
Cons
The price.
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"Doesn't work on my Vista machine"
Version: Hard Drive Inspector Professional 2.9 build 467
Pros
Seems like a good idea, but doesn't work.
Cons
This software didn't recognize even 1 of my hard drives. The Support site is next to useless. There is not even one post on the forum page. Hopefully this software will work for someone else.
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