WinDFT is a Windows application developed by Western Digital. Users can manage and optimize hard drives produced by this manufacturer.
Relevance
Compared to WD Security, another utility from the same developer, this one is officially discounted. You can still complete installation to launch the program, however, it will not scan or properly perform other tasks. There is another software called SSD Fresh that helps you manage storage devices not only by Western Digital but also from other brands.
Maintaining components
It is possible to check the health status of hard disks and monitor their performance. This allows users to detect potential problems and try to prevent them ahead of time. WinDFT provides an option to scan selected drives anytime. The results display model name, serial number, firmware, capacity and other important details.
In addition, the program is suitable for erasing all the data on drives. The process is especially helpful when you would like to dispose of the disks and make sure all sensitive information is permanently deleted. To do this, you just have to write zeros to every sector.
Features
- provides detailed information about hard drives designed by Western Digital company;
- no longer supported;
- there is an option to complete quick scans to analyze disks performance;
- allows to carry full inspection of health status of devices to detect issues;
- free to download and use;
- compatible with modern Windows versions.
