Think your hard drive might be failing? Here’s how to test your SSD or HDD and catch problems early.

On Windows 11, you can check the health state of the system (or any other) Solid-State Drive (SSD) installed on your computer, and in this guide, I'll show you how.

Software checks There are a few different ways to check hard drive health in Windows and macOS, using both built-in tools and third-party software.

Checking the lifespan of your SSD on Windows 11/10 is quite easy. Use the command line or these free tools to check your SSD Health.

This article explores how to determine the age of an HDD using simple methods. The easiest approach is to check the manufacturing date printed on the drive’s label.

There aren't any concrete rules about when to check your hard drive's health, but it's wise to check regularly so you get advance warning of any potential failing drives.

Do you have to check how your drive is performing during specific tasks? Here are two ways on Windows 11.