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E. Aborting the Diagnostics
The SeaTools performs a data-safe test of the selected hard disk drive or device for possible
malfunctions. Long tests may be aborted at any time. Select the “Abort Tests” icon from the menu bar.
F. Summary of Results and Viewing the Logs
After running a diagnostic test, a log file for each drive tested will be saved to the SeaTools for Windows
folder under Program Files/Seagate. To view these logs, take note of the serial number of the drive then
select the Help pull down menu and choose View Log File.
The following test results may apply: - Passed - Failed
- Aborted
More often than not, SeaTools for Windows will test with a PASS status. The fact that the drive is
capable of booting into Windows demonstrates that the disk drive is reasonably healthy. SeaTools for
Windows is a useful testing tool to eliminate the hard disk drive as the source or physical cause of some
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