How do I view SMART data in a logical drive?


  1. Posts : 129
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    How do I view SMART data in a logical drive?


    EDIT: I would have deleted this question if there was a DELETE button. The drive was listed under Physical Drives. I just needed to scroll down.

    Yesterday I ran a DLGDIAG (Western Digital Data Lifeguard Diagnostic for Windows) Extended test on a brand new Western Digital Elements 8TB USB drive. When the test completed at 3am (the result was PASS), I shut down my PC, planning to review the test results (a.k.a. SMART data) later. But this morning, when I restarted the PC and launched DLGDIAG, the drive showed up under "Logical Drives" rather than "Physical Drives," and I don't see any way to view the SMART data. How can I view it?

    I admit that I don't understand the distinction between logical and physical drives, and why the drive was originally seen as a physical drive while now it is seen as a logical drive. And why there is no option to view SMART data in a logical drive.
    Last edited by perkinw; 17 Aug 2019 at 11:57.
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       #2

    I would have deleted this question if there was a DELETE button.
    There is. Edit Post, then
    How do I view SMART data in a logical drive?-snap-2019-08-17-18.06.01.png

    From FAQ - at the top:
    https://www.tenforums.com/faq.php?fa...iting_deleting
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  3. Posts : 129
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    Thread Starter
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    Thanks! I don't know how I missed it. I'm missing a lot today.

    - - - Updated - - -

    When I click Edit, I don't get a Delete Post section, only Edit Post. I must not have permission.
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  4. Posts : 42,636
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       #4

    Try scrolling up..
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    perkinw said:
    When I click Edit, I don't get a Delete Post section, only Edit Post. I must not have permission.
    I think there may be a time limit, and your limit depend on things like how long you've been a member and how many posts you've made.

    If there's no delete button you can click the 'Report Post' triangle near the bottom left of the post and ask a Mod to delete it for you.
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  6. Posts : 129
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    Bree said:
    I think there may be a time limit, and your limit depend on things like how long you've been a member and how many posts you've made.

    If there's no delete button you can click the 'Report Post' triangle near the bottom left of the post and ask a Mod to delete it for you.
    Thanks!
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