Introduction - Western Digital Data Lifeguard Tools User Manual

Introduction

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WD provides Data Lifeguard Tools to assist with hard drive installation, management, and
diagnostics. The Data Lifeguard Tools software is also available at support.wdc.com/download.
Depending on your setup and configuration, you can use either the Windows or DOS version
of Data Lifeguard Tools.
Note: The Windows and DOS versions of Data Lifeguard Tools vary slightly from one
another in text, graphic placement, or color.
The Data Lifeguard Tools main menu describes the functions of the program:
View Installation Tutorial — Create, view, and print a customized installation manual.
Set Up Your Hard Drive — Partition and format an installed hard drive; overcome
system BIOS limitations.
Utilities — Copy all files or a specific folder from one drive to another; reformat
partitions or partition unallocated space.
Hard Drive Information — Configure jumper settings and other technical information
regarding your hard drive.
DATA LIFEGUARD TOOLS
USER MANUAL
INTRODUCTION – 1