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Hard Disk Sentinel 4.71 for FREE (RRP $19.50USD) @ Sharewareonsale

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Hard Disk Sentinel 4.71 for FREE (RRP $19.50USD) @ Sharewareonsale
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rendo on 28/01/2017 - 10:28 sharewareonsale.com (9971 clicks)
Last edited 29/01/2017 - 12:59 by 2 other users

Hello OzB'ers

As an IT professional, I have been using this software for years. I wish every computer had this installed. I've installed it over thousands of machines, personal & corporate.

The number one thing that fails in a computer or cause of slowness is the hard drive. (IMO, strictly speaking about hardware)

PREVENT DATA LOSS!!! This program will tell you your hard drive is about to die, before it goes, before you lose all your data.

This will tell you how healthy your Hard drive is and will help you predict failure if/when your hard drive is failing. It works for traditional hard drives and SSDs. Has internal testing routines to really test your hard drive.

Detect and report the status of hard disks, SSDs, SSHDs with the award winning disk monitoring software!

The software can be used for unlimited time with all functions.
1-computer lifetime license, for noncommercial use with no technical support and with no updates: when updated to future version, switches back to unregistered version.

Not affiliated, just a happy customer.

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    • easternculture on 28/01/2017 - 11:03
      -7

      in bankstown we say "cool story cuz"

  • [Deactivated] on 28/01/2017 - 10:37
    +5

    I'm interested how it can predict failures?
    Does it just write blocks to random parts of the hdd & makes sure the data is still there?

    • AlmightyGaz on 28/01/2017 - 10:58
      +11

      It logs and monitors the SMART data on your hard drive and makes predictions based on changes like increases in bad sector counts, spin retries and relocated data. I've found it to be a pretty useful app.

      • rendo on 28/01/2017 - 11:23
        +4

        Exactly :)

        Plus you can run "short" & "long" tests via the software.

        My rule of thumb is: if the hard drive fails either the short or long test then replace the hard drive immediately. Did I say immediately? :) yes :)

        otherwise you will almost certainly lose your data.

        • dlovep on 29/01/2017 - 12:28

          In case of no "BACKUPS" available both online or offline.

        • abb on 30/01/2017 - 08:55

          @dlovep: If you don't have a backup, you've already lost your data, you just haven't noticed yet ;)

        • dlovep on 01/02/2017 - 22:51

          @abb: It's sounds like … Indian phone caller ! LoL

  • messiah1095 on 28/01/2017 - 10:58
    +7

    Great bit of software. It detected 2 of my drives that were about to fail and I was able to get most of the data off them before they carked it. You can also set it up so it will e-mail you when it detects overheating, failures etc.

  • bonky on 28/01/2017 - 11:03
    +8

    free and portable…. and can be used to check any hard disks

    http://crystalmark.info/download/index-e.html

    • rendo on 28/01/2017 - 11:26
      +6

      Crystal disk software is great. Totally.

      But I prefer Hard Disk Sentinel. Especiallly when it goes on sale for free :)

      I prefer the UI, monitoring and alerting in HDS.

      • Krazyy on 28/01/2017 - 15:21
        +8

        Yes… but as soon as you update it.. it goes to "unregistered version".. probably with ads, nag windows, etc.

  • y12345678 on 28/01/2017 - 11:03
    +1

    Does it work with SSD

    • rendo on 28/01/2017 - 11:26
      +2

      Yes :)

    • Untameable on 28/01/2017 - 11:49
      +6

      Yes. Prepare for a heart attack if you have an old SSD though because you'll start to see how many errors they throw.

      • Davo1111 on 28/01/2017 - 13:45
        +1

        I assume you're saying OPs software doesn't take into account the life expectancy of an SSD?

        • Untameable on 28/01/2017 - 16:56
          +2

          It does. It shows you how bad your SSD is 😀

      • prankster on 28/01/2017 - 14:09
        +1

        what about if you have the old hdd thats not SSD? lol

  • battler on 28/01/2017 - 11:05
    +1

    must it be installed in the offer period?

    • rendo on 28/01/2017 - 11:27
      +1

      Nope, just download it, you can install it at anytime.

    • eyeballz2770 on 28/01/2017 - 15:54
      +8

      According to the Small Print on the right-hand sidebar:

      • You must download and install this giveaway before the offer has ended

      (which is 2 days, 2 hours to go at the time of this post)

      • Wolfy on 30/01/2017 - 18:48

        Interesting, 2 days later and now … "Sale ends in 2 days 23 hours 11 mins 52 secs"

        • eyeballz2770 on 30/01/2017 - 19:57

          Sounds like another case of changing the rules as they go.

          I wonder if the number of downloads/installations haven't been as many as they expected. Or maybe they've loaded a surprise bonus that they want to make sure as many people as possible get surprised by. :)

        • singingwolf on 30/01/2017 - 21:18
          +1

          And now it's 2 days 20 hours 42 mins 19 secs

          maybe it's 2 days from any given day ;-)

  • 0 0 0 on 28/01/2017 - 11:10
    +1

    Hrmm I need this to work on my WD NAS drive

    • rendo on 28/01/2017 - 11:28
      +3

      Usually good NAS drives will have internal alerting/SNMP monitoring that you can setup.
      Generally can then email reports or alarms from there.

      WD NAS !!! Good choice

      • Untameable on 28/01/2017 - 11:51
        +1

        You may find that it can report on the drive health for the NAS also. It's worth trying.

        • Chris Topher on 28/01/2017 - 19:29
          +1

          How, pray tell… ?

        • Untameable on 28/01/2017 - 22:34
          +2

          @Thatwey: Oops nevermind. When I heard NAS I imagined direct storage not network.

  • DU99 on 28/01/2017 - 11:40
    +3

    loaded on my pc..thanks

  • Untameable on 28/01/2017 - 11:48
    +6

    I use the Pro version and have for half a decade or so (they're lifetime licenses).

    The developer is awesome. I bought a RAID array it didn't work with and with experimentation he was able to come up with a solution. It could see inside the RAID and determine individual disk health.

    These days I don't have those so it's not so important but I still keep it on my computer.

    For free, it's a no brainer. Saves you from having to download smartmontools for your mum's computer to check the SMART status from a command line. Which you should do one way or another because a disk failure doesn't always show up there but if something does show up there then failure is often imminent.

    The only downsides are that on Windows 10 I get a bubble after each boot saying the software is up to date. Also it stores data in the registry by default so if you want to migrate to another computer and keep that data on a clean install you can't (it has options to override and store to transferable files, but only if you start in that mode, and frankly that's way too hidden and confusing). Not a problem for 99.999% of people.

    • GregMonarch on 28/01/2017 - 12:35
      +1

      What's Pro give that's extra?

      • jeffr on 28/01/2017 - 14:32
        +1

        Registration unlocks the following features

        Ultimate data protection for all hard disks and solid state disks
Flexible alerts (popups, sound, e-mail, etc.) and optional daily reports
Disk tests to ensure maximum stability, disk diagnostics and repair
Scheduled and automatic backup functions, panic backup
Remote monitoring, advanced control features
Manage disk values, temperature calibration
Disk contents inspector
Online status verification
Free life-of-product technical support and help
Lifetime License - no update or subscription costs

        There is also a list of compatible hardware and operating systems here - http://www.hdsentinel.com/compatibility.php

      • Chris Topher on 28/01/2017 - 19:34
        +1

        In the 'Technical details' you will see that this is the Standard Version :-(

        Terms and Conditions

        This is a 1-computer lifetime license, for noncommercial use
No free updates; if you update the giveaway, it may become unregistered
No free tech support
You must download and install this giveaway before the offer has ended
May not be resold

        Technical Details

        Developed by H.D.S. Hungary
Version is v4.71 Standard
Download size is 19.6 MB
Supports Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8/8.1, and 10 (32-bit and 64-bit)
  • King Steuart on 28/01/2017 - 11:58
    +14

    Thanks will test my drives and see what results I get. I still have my old SSD inside my tower because it was too much effort to get it out so I just left it there. We'll see how healthy it is :D

    Direct link to download: http://downloads.sharewareonsale.com/files/SharewareOnSale_G…

    edit: My 3 drives I use are 100% and my old SSD is 98%.

  • peterpeterpumpkin on 28/01/2017 - 11:58
    +10

    "Our state-of-the-art, patented algorithm has determined that your hard drive may cease operating over the next 90 days.

    While you wait, why not browse our affiliate's broad selection of hard drives. Or be one of the first to grab a limited-edition T-shirt for only $19.99!"

    • [Deactivated] on 28/01/2017 - 13:25
      +1

      So the t shirsf will save my hdd

    • [Deactivated] on 28/01/2017 - 14:46
      +8

      Does the T-Shirt read, "my son in-law lost all our files, and all I got is this lousy T-Shirt".

  • DauntingEarth on 28/01/2017 - 12:02
    +4

    Do we install the SharewareOnSale Download Hub?

    • rendo on 28/01/2017 - 12:31
      +5

      No, don't think so mate

  • alvian on 28/01/2017 - 12:05
    +5

    Download link to the online installer: https://downloads.sharewareonsale.com/files/hub/sharewareons…

    Download and run installer. You have the option to install now or to save the full installer (20MB) in a directory of your choice. It is claimed that registration is built-in.

    • ddhytz on 28/01/2017 - 12:09
      +2

      can we get the full program instead of the installer?

        • ddhytz on 28/01/2017 - 13:35
          +1

          Thanks!

        • prankster on 28/01/2017 - 14:20
          +1

          so might as well download the installer then at least have a copy to install on other machines so don't have to pay later?

        • abc on 28/01/2017 - 16:32
          +1

          @prankster:

          The "shareware on sale" installer downloads the exe to C:\Users\<profile>\AppData\Local\Temp

          Otherwise there is an option to save it to your Downloads folder after you download via the Shareware on Sale installer.

    • mckennal on 28/01/2017 - 16:45
      +1

      Not sure whether registration is built in to the shareware on sale installer or the product installer… I guess I'll use the shareware on sale installer as the registration may be done by it?

    • DARK KHAOS on 29/01/2017 - 09:03

      Yes the installer will install the activation keyfile (HDSentinel.key)
      Which has a bunch of chinese characters in it.

  • BargainQuail on 28/01/2017 - 13:15
    +1

    It says my hard drive will die in 10 days :(.

    • rendo on 28/01/2017 - 13:25
      +4

      Copy your important data off immediately, or you will lose it for good!!

      Run the short test under the information tab. If it fails then you really need to act now.

      Time for a new hard drive. They are so cheap nowadays!!

    • EnALup on 28/01/2017 - 13:41
      +28

      Please post back after 10 days about the status of ur HDD…

    • sir_bazz on 28/01/2017 - 13:50
      +2

      I have one that will die in 2 days, (yeah right).

    • payless69 on 28/01/2017 - 14:17
      +3

      get funeral insurance

    • samfisher5986 on 28/01/2017 - 15:45
      -3

      Does it say 10 days or more then 10 days?

      More then 10 days means your drive is really old.

  • JonShannow on 28/01/2017 - 13:37
    +2

    Wow, my two 500GB drives that are over 5 years old are still at 100% and 98% health!

    • chyawala on 28/01/2017 - 13:53
      +4

      I assume you don't torrent.

      • samfisher5986 on 28/01/2017 - 15:46
        -7

        Mechanical hard drives don't degrade from usage.

        • samfisher5986 on 28/01/2017 - 21:47

          So not sure why I'm being downvoted for being correct.

          Whether you are torrenting files or idling in Windows there is no noticeable difference to the health/wear on a mechanical hard drive.

        • Zachary on 29/01/2017 - 15:00

          @samfisher5986: Doesn't parking heads and turning off and on your HDD count?

        • samfisher5986 on 29/01/2017 - 22:15

          @Zachary:

          Parking heads and turning your hdd off and on has nothing to do with torrenting though…

          Also only green drives sleep while idle which you can turn off anyway… and you can actually do it with hard disk sentinel which makes it easy.

          To give you an idea, I have a hard drive that has been powered on for 320 days and the start/stop count is four.

          They are never turned off or put to sleep unless I have to turn it off completely for some reason.

        • Zachary on 29/01/2017 - 22:33

          @samfisher5986: I meant parking heads and turning off/on in just general computer usage….

        • samfisher5986 on 29/01/2017 - 23:02

          @Zachary:

          yes that can cause wear/tear on a mechanical hard drive.

          I personally run my drives 24/7 and don't allow parking heads.

        • Zachary on 29/01/2017 - 23:16

          @samfisher5986: Therefore they do degrade from usage…… :P

        • samfisher5986 on 29/01/2017 - 23:35

          @Zachary:

          Everything degrades from usage if you use it a certain way.

          The point is SSD's degrade from writing data, mechanical hard drives do not.

          This is why torrents and mechanical hard drives are fine.

        • Zachary on 30/01/2017 - 09:50

          @samfisher5986: Mechanical HDDs will degrade, regardless how you use it(even in a certain way):

          … because they use moving parts.

          from here, therefore they do degrade from writing data.

          You asked why you got negged with your initial comment - I just explained to you why.

        • samfisher5986 on 30/01/2017 - 10:27
          -1

          @Zachary:

          Everything degrades from use, including the chair you are sitting on.

          Obviously if we are talking about why a chair might degrade, we wouldn't be talking about sitting on it or not, that is ridiculous.

          Again, SSD's degrade from writing data, mechanical hard drives do not. Mechanical hard drives do not degrade from use unless you use the idea that everything degrades from use and simply existing… which is such a waste of time to discuss.

  • StewBalls on 28/01/2017 - 13:41
    +3

    I can hear the bearings in my SSD failing…

    • chyawala on 28/01/2017 - 13:54
      +6

      Sure, and mine is making clicking noises.

      • StewBalls on 28/01/2017 - 14:16
        +4

        Is it a Seagate???

      • bargainparker on 30/01/2017 - 16:14

        I don't hear anything in mine, is it dead already…

    • surethang on 29/01/2017 - 13:26
      +2

      I can hear the bearings in my SSD failing…

      SSD oil should fix that. MSY have it on special

      • StewBalls on 29/01/2017 - 13:43
        +1

        Thanks, I can also pick a few packs of IP addresses whilst I'm there too. :)

        • scrimshaw on 29/01/2017 - 18:17

          Sorry friend, we are out of stock of SSD lubrication, cable ties and IPV4 addresses.

          But we still have plenty of refurb Maxtor hard drives, Ocz Vertex and Hitachi Deskstars. Very reliable and cheap storage.

          We hope you have happy Chinese new year.

  • payless69 on 28/01/2017 - 13:58
    +4

    before I could install it it told me that my hair is dirty! Anybody knows how to disable the webcam access?

    now installed: 98% healthy yippie!

    • penno2 on 28/01/2017 - 14:22
      +12

      Yeah don't worry about the hair message. Told me the same thing and I don't have a webcam. Or hair.

      • smpantsonfire on 28/01/2017 - 21:10
        +1

        Do we need to find a bargain for you?

    • bboarder on 28/01/2017 - 15:58
      +13

      Try Ashampoo

  • shalashaska on 28/01/2017 - 14:18
    +1

    Thanks OP

  • jeffr on 28/01/2017 - 14:22
    +1

    I've used this software for years. It has a great option that you can customise the temperature. When a HD is getting too hot it can close down your system. This is a great feature in the event your case fan dies or something else happens.

    It can email you when there is an error or when a particular threshold is reached.

    The Pro version is AUD$43.64 - less if you can find a coupon.

  • Gordon61B on 28/01/2017 - 14:29
    +1

    Awesome tipoff - thanks!

  • ysojelly on 28/01/2017 - 14:47
    +1

    Anyone know whether this software can read drives in a HBA/ Controller based RAID? Ive got 8x4tb WD Reds on a 2720SLG, going for close to 4 years…getting a bit antsy on how much longer itl run…

  • EightImmortals on 28/01/2017 - 15:11
    +1

    It doesn't seem to check networked drives (NAS etc), but thanks, it reports all my other drives at 100% and one of those is over 5 years old. :)

    • samfisher5986 on 28/01/2017 - 15:46

      Its impossible to check network drives.

      • samfisher5986 on 29/01/2017 - 22:16

        Whats with all the trolls in this bargain downvoting people for speaking facts?

        • billyb67 on 31/01/2017 - 08:37

          alternative facts…

        • samfisher5986 on 31/01/2017 - 10:53
          +1

          @billyb67:

          Anyone thinks that you can interface with a hard drive over the network needs to go and learn about computers because its just silly.

      • abb on 30/01/2017 - 09:00

        "Impossible" is a bit strong. You can probably ssh in and run smartmontools if it's running Linux, or it may have SMART monitoring option already included.

        • samfisher5986 on 30/01/2017 - 10:26
          -1

          No its impossible.

          The best you can do is use software to talk to other software on the other computer to see the hardware data.

          But its impossible to check network hard drives from another computer.

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