need suggestions on new hardisk

Given the amount of time since checking this thread - what is the status of the format?

its 87% now.. so i think i'll just wait ryte? it will over by the time i woke up tomorrow i presume

Hello so i transfer all my files into this new hardisk, run diagnostic SMART and short test (both passed) and run checkdisk and perfect finish.. Is this shows that this drive is running fine for now? Or should i run the extended test from WD a well?

eviliony said:

Hello so i transfer all my files into this new hardisk, run diagnostic SMART and short test (both passed) and run checkdisk and perfect finish.. Is this shows that this drive is running fine for now? Or should i run the extended test from WD a well?

I would not take the time to do the WD extended test personally.

If you are the type of person who worries a lot, then go ahead and run it if it will relieve your worries.

LoL so do u think that the previous tests incl chkdsk that i ran already sufficient? If thAts what u meant then i dont hv to do the extnded as well.. I never been worried like this bfore until the hardisk died on me.. Haha

eviliony said:

LoL so do u think that the previous tests incl chkdsk that i ran already sufficient? If thAts what u meant then i dont hv to do the extnded as well.. I never been worried like this bfore until the hardisk died on me.. Haha

99 people out of 100 do not do ANY of those tests you have done.

Most people just install the new drive, format it, and put their data on it.

The fact is the drive could die tomorrow whether you test it or not.

Do what makes you worry less.

Okay since u guys said that i wont hv to worry about extnded test unless its necessary thanks!!

My personal preference would be to run the full test if you have the time. Having said this I have never had a full bad block scan fail on over 10 WD and Seagate drives.
I'm cautious and given the ridiculous prices of HDDs I'll continue to full test.