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Hard Drive Test Pilot

By Mirskiy Solutions Free to try Editors' Rating

Editors' Review

Download.com Staff Feb 27, 2009

Quickly and painlessly check your hard drive for errors with this simple tool, but don't expect to get detailed information about what it's looking for. Hard Drive Test Pilot's small interface uses more space for a photo of a hard drive than for program display. However, it is very easy to set and start. Grab a single drive from a pull-down and you're on your way.

The program is incredibly speedy when checking the hard drive for internal errors. The publisher neglects to inform users what errors it's looking for, but both Master Boot Records and individual files are listed as tested. The program also claims to scan files for select viruses, but found none on our test drives. We had similar concerns with tests for Port Setting and BIOS errors. We simply didn't see what the application attempts to find. The program includes a mention of specific virus and error libraries. However, no mention is made of how and how often the libraries are updated.

COM posts and LPT ports are also tested for errors with the touch of a pull-down. Our tests showed Hard Drive Test Pilot is certainly quick, but without better documentation most users will want to skip this demoware.

Full Specifications

What's new in version 2.6

General

Release November 8, 2008
Date Added August 9, 2006
Version 2.6

Operating Systems

Operating Systems Windows 95, Windows 2000, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows, Windows XP, Windows NT
Additional Requirements Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

Popularity

Total Downloads 36,797
Downloads Last Week 1
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Developer's Description

HDTP 2.6 is a Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000 and XP utility from Mirskiy Solutions that reads and scans for bad disk(s) and files. Using the latest scanning technology, HDTP will scan your disk(s) and files for certain internal errors which may cause specific system damage. This very fast and powerful tool can give you enough time to save your important files before your hard drive cashes for good.

Try it for free and see why HDTP 2.6 has been awarded the Utility of the Month from PC Computers Magazine (Russia). Version 2.6 has upgraded virus signature and scanning engine. Also, new download setup file.

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