Flash card/drive tester allows testing of any removable media including SD, MMC, CF, USB flash pen drives for bad or unstable sectors. Especially useful for testing for fake sizes often seen on low quality USB pen drives.
"Caution: Comes with added malware!"
"Caution: Comes with added malware!"
Pros
Since it came bundled with malware, I uninstalled it immediately.
Cons
This download from CNet installed some nasty malware that took a long time to remove. I will not be downlaoding any other software from this site.
Summary
Oh dear, it looks as if CNet has joined the ranks of PUP peddlers.
"Ridiculously slooooow!"
"Ridiculously slooooow!"
Pros
Looks like it is working.
OK if you want to wait for hours.
Cons
Download tries to get you to accept a bunch of crap...decline them all.
Ridiculously slow.
Summary
Instead, use HD Tune which accurately benchmarks flash speed and has fast error checking.
"A thorough USB flash drive tester"
"A thorough USB flash drive tester"
Pros
Very thorough.
Cons
Very thorough
Summary
If there are a lot of errors then it can take forever a useful enhancement would be a quick check mode.
"Very hard to reinstall, but not correctly for all users"
"Very hard to reinstall, but not correctly for all users"
Pros
Seems too work after first install and tested usb drive.
Cons
Seems too work after first install, but would not work on another user. Attempted to repair, uninstall and reinstall but would no longer without error messages. This program is a 'beta' not fully debugged. Runs very slow
Summary
This program is not compatible with Win 7 x64 according to win 7 troubleshooter. Impossible to get to work correctly for all users. Worked first time on one user only. Nice beta program but its too buggy.
"Yeah works okay"
"Yeah works okay"
Pros
Yeah works okay
Cons
Yeah works okay
Summary
Yeah works okay
Updated on Dec 13, 2010
"East test, works in XP"
"East test, works in XP"
Pros
Easy to install and use, somewhat intuitive.
Cons
Takes a long time, about 15 min for 1.8G flash drive. Can't tell how many retries being done or what patterns tested. It would be nice if this info was provided.
"Doesn't work in Vista"
"Doesn't work in Vista"
Pros
Not available.
Cons
Crashes on startup.
Summary
In Windows Vista, each time I try to run the program, I get a message saying that the program has stopped working.
"LINK NO GOOD"
"LINK NO GOOD"
Pros
LINK NO GOOD
Cons
LINK NO GOOD
Summary
LINK NO GOOD
"easy to operate"
"easy to operate"
Pros
FREE AND EASY TO WORK OUT
Cons
not a lot to disklike
"A must-have for new camera flash cards or thumb drives."
"A must-have for new camera flash cards or thumb drives."
Pros
It's very quick and to the point. Does excellent scans and keeps you informed the whole time.
Cons
Didn't have an option to run the test a specified number of times. It may have it, but I didn't see it on the screen.
Summary
This is a must-have if you purchase a new flash drive of any sort. I had one 2GB thumb drive that had a bad spot at 1.7GB. I lost everything on it. Had I used this utility first, that would have been a very different story. Having stepped on that rake before, I now run this utility a couple of times on every new flash device I purchase, and recommend it to all my friends.
What's new in version 1.14 |
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| Version 1.14 includes support for Windows Vista. |
General |
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| Publisher | Nectus5 |
| Publisher web site | http://www.nectus5.com |
| Release Date | July 05, 2009 |
| Date Added | July 05, 2009 |
| Version | 1.14 |
Category |
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| Category | Utilities & Operating Systems |
| Subcategory | Diagnostic Software |
Operating Systems |
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| Operating Systems | Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7 |
| Additional Requirements | None |
Download Information |
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| File Size | 539.55KB |
| File Name | Flash_Drive_Tester_v114.exe |
Popularity |
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| Total Downloads | 210,903 |
| Downloads Last Week | 175 |
Pricing |
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| License Model | Free |
| Limitations | Not available |
| Price | Free |
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