Instructions for installing and using CrystalDiskInfo to check hard drives

CrystalDiskInfo helps monitor hard drive health in detail. The software provides important parameters such as temperature, rotation speed and SMART error warnings, helping users detect and prevent early damage.

How to download and use the software

Step 1:

You download the software and proceed to install. Open the software storage drive then double click

CrystalDiskInfo is open source software so it is free. It is easy to use so you can see SMART parameters quickly.

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Step 2: Click Next

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Step 3: Select I accept the agreement . Continue to click Next 

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Step 4: Select the path and click Next

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Step 5: Here you can rename the software, select Next

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Step 6: Continue to select Next

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Step 7: Click Install

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Step 8: Select Finish to complete the installation process

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And this is the interface when the installation is complete.

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In addition to manually checking the hard drive status, you can use CrystalDiskInfo to quickly monitor the health of your laptop and PC hard drives. If you need more testing methods, you can combine it with other tools such as HDDScan or Hard Disk Sentinel for a more accurate assessment.

Samuel Daniel

Update 25 February 2025