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"Very Clunky"

redking44 June 26, 2012 / Version: DKHardDrive-Light 1.2.2.2

2012-06-26 11:21:40 | By redking44

Pros

It works, sorta

Cons

but not in real time. Comes on quickly, but stays on much longer than the activity lasts. Mini mode is too big

Summary

Does its job BUT
CNET tries to foist crapware with it. I've encountered Blekko toolbar before - it's a nightmare to remove. Be very very careful with the CNET installer program.

4 stars

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"This program does exactly what it says and more"

isaact1 October 13, 2010 / Version: DKHardDrive-Light 1.2.2.2

2010-10-13 10:27:19 | By isaact1

Pros

The program not only indicates activity but shows you a complete log of all activity since it started. Appears to be compatible with Windows 7

Cons

When Windows 7 shuts down, program does not shut down and sometimes needs to be manually shut down before Windows 7 closes.

5 stars

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"Simple program does exactly what I wanted it to do."

bobeld September 29, 2009 / Version: DKHardDrive-Light 1.2.2.2

2009-09-29 12:14:21 | By bobeld

Pros

Watching harddrive light on units located on the floor or dim displaying harddrive lights on hardware are a thing of the past.

Cons

Nothing - product delivers as stated.

4 stars

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"Does an excellent job."

NickNine July 28, 2009 / Version: DKHardDrive-Light 1.2.2.2

2009-07-28 13:04:45 | By NickNine

Pros

Tells me what my hard drive is doing

Cons

Wish it gave more information

Summary

Excellent tool

5 stars

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"I could see that my disk was active but never knew why."

rdiroma December 17, 2008 / Version: DKHardDrive-Light 1.2.2.2

2008-12-17 11:01:10 | By rdiroma

Pros

Shows programs that are using my hard drive, but could never discover what. The first time I used it I discovered that microsoft was accessing my hard drive. Good to know as many programs run in the background and remain unseen.

Cons

too early in testing to tell.

Summary

Easy download, setup problem free, and program works as advertized showing what programs are doing in the background causing disk light activity.

4 stars

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"Almost as good as a built-in LED."

caninia December 02, 2008 / Version: DKHardDrive-Light 1.2.2

2008-12-02 08:17:04 | By caninia

Pros

Nice size square on the taskbar so it is easy to see. Doesn't take up too much resources (15K). Free, and no ads.

Cons

Not an LED but I can't really hold that against it.

Summary

I happen to like those LEDs on systems that show when the hard drive is active. Sometimes that little light is the only thing that keeps me from holding in the power button when nothing is changing on my screen. So when my new notebook PC (company provided) didn't come with a hard drive LED I tried not to panic. I was able to make it one day. (Hi, my name is Al and I?m a LED junkie.) I needed a fix. I did a quick search on download.com and came up with this sweet little app. It is simple and effective. It displays a nice size square on the Windows taskbar. The square turns red when the disk is in use and blue when it isn't. Almost as good as an LED. Now I can relax.

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What's new in version 1.2.2.2
This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

General
Publisher	DKpcCODE
Publisher web site	http://www.dkpcode.com/
Release Date	February 19, 2008
Date Added	February 19, 2008
Version	1.2.2.2

Category
Category	Desktop Enhancements
Subcategory	Virtual Desktop Managers

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
Additional Requirements	Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP, Microsoft .Net Framework

Download Information
File Size	3.47MB
File Name	dkhd-light.zip

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Total Downloads	7,571
Downloads Last Week	1

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License Model	Free
Limitations	Not available
Price	Free

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