how do I find out what HDD I have without taking apart

[djs1w]

my computer. I've checked the device manager and also the BIOS with no luck. Any suggestions?

 

[Gunbuster]

It should show on post, if you have a OEM machine (HP, CPQ) you may need to hit escape, or tab to show the post instead of the vendor logo.

 

[stockjock]

Or you could download Sisoft Sandra. Run it and it will tell you many things about your system.

 

[Zach]

In linux, /proc/ide tells you..

 

[larrymoencurly]

How about Data Advisor?

I found that IBM's DFT and Seagate's SeaTools will work on any brand drive.

 

[bacillus]

go on, I just know that you're dying to open that case!

 

[MasterHoss]

yup...open that bad boy up. Time to see if you got good components or cheap ones.

 

[Shmorq]

I knew I saw this post elsewhere... Anyway, just in case you missed it in the OS forum...

right-click on any hard drive in My Computers then go to properties. Under the Hardware tab, there should be a list of your drives and type.

 

[Zach]

<< I knew I saw this post elsewhere... Anyway, just in case you missed it in the OS forum...

right-click on any hard drive in My Computers then go to properties. Under the Hardware tab, there should be a list of your drives and type. >>



What hardware tab? I was trying your trick out.. and it didn't like me. I'm in Win98. I didn't think I remembered a Hardware tab in hard drive properties..