HDD software - noob question

oscar6

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In my 5 years of basic PC building, I have never installed the HDD software on the cd that comes with the HDD. I am perhaps missing something by not installing it?
 

bucwylde23

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It's probably just HDD diagnostic tools. I've never used any cd's that came with hard drives.
 

corkyg

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Not necessary normally. Most HDDs come with drive analysis software and cloning software to facilitate deployment.
 

Nothinman

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Something to monitor the SMART status of your drive is a good idea, I'm still surprised that Windows doesn't come with anything to do that out of the box.