Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

User interface

Why can't I run two instances of Hard Drive Inspector simultaneously?

Hard Drive Inspector is a system utility and there is no need to see the same information in two different instances of the program. When you try to start another instance of Hard Drive Inspector the previous one will be activated.

I got accustomed to use the keyboard in any case. Why does Hard Drive Inspector limit my habit?

It is true that Hard Drive Inspector is more adapted to be operated with the help of a mouse. However, many actions may be performed using a keyboard as well. See the Shortcuts section.

How can I see the history of the S.M.A.R.T. attribute values?

Switch to the "S.M.A.R.T. details" section, open the attribute's row by clicking on it, click on the "view diagram" hyperlink to open the diagram dialog. Double-click on the diagram to see "... values history" dialog.