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SeaTools for Windows
SeaTools for Windows does diagnostics on your Seagate brand hard drives (and others!).
Version 5.1.176 · by Seagate Technology
Official site: seagate.com
About SeaTools for Windows
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### [choco://seatools](choco://seatools)
To use choco:// protocol URLs, install [(unofficial) choco:// Protocol support ](https://chocolatey.org/packages/choco-protocol-support)
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### SeaTools for Windows
SeaTools for Windows is completely data safe. It installs on your system. If the drive passes SeaTools for Windows, your troubleshooting can move to other areas.
SeaTools for Windows is a comprehensive, easy-to-use diagnostic tool that helps you quickly determine the condition of the disc drive in your external hard drive, desktop, or notebook computer. It includes several tests that will examine the physical media on your Seagate or Maxtor disc drive and any other non-Seagate disc drive. SeaTools for Windows tests USB, 1394, ATA (PATA or IDE), SATA and SCSI drives. It installs onto your system. SeaTools for Windows is completely data safe.
[Video Tutorial](https://youtu.be/8wbW-El4EWw)
**[PACKAGE NOTES](https://github.com/bcurran3/ChocolateyPackages/blob/master/seatools/readme.md)**
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How to install SeaTools for Windows
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install seatools-for-windows
- Open SeaTools for Windows once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is SeaTools for Windows free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to seagate.com, the developer's official site, where SeaTools for Windows is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of SeaTools for Windows?
The version listed here is 5.1.176, published /Date(1675. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install SeaTools for Windows from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install seatools-for-windows. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is SeaTools for Windows safe?
SeaTools for Windows downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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