Can I Use My PC While - WD Data Lifeguard Diagnostics is Running ?

I would not even think about trying to use my machine if it were one of the internal disks.

I have a completely wiped/formatted 2TB WD HDD in an external enclosure (USB 3.0) that I would like to run WD Data Lifeguard Diagnostics on.

Seeing as this will probably take forever --- these things always do for me ---, can I use my machine for other tasks while WD DLD is doing it's thing on the external HDD ?

Thanks for reading and all help is appreciated.

townsbg said:

As long as you run the scan from windows and don't try to use the usb drive at all during the scan you should be alright. I can't speak to performance because I'm not familiar with the program and you didn't post your specs.

Thanks.
As I expected, the task took some time; Extended Test 6hr 1min 29sec.
This was for a WD Caviar Green 2TB wiped, formatted, and blank.
I would be curious to know how long it would have taken had the disk been about 90% full of files.

I did do a bit of internet browsing during the test.

The results said PASS and no mention was made of finding any problems.
This was my first experience with WD DLD; I am assuming had there been any bad sectors or problems otherwise that it would have made mention of them; all it said was Pass.

Thanks for the info; it is much appreciated.