Description
Hard Disk Activity Notifier
While the hardware manufacturer deemed it obsolete, knowing when your hard drive is being accessed can be helpful to unplug the computer while the OS is accessing data on the drive, an action that can cause file corruption.
As the name suggests, Hard Disk Activity Notifier is a tiny tool designed to help you determine when your hard disk is busy writing, reading, or accessing files.
The setup is a quick and uneventful process that does not take long and does not require any special attention from your part. It is important to note that the program does not come with an interface per se, but rather it can be accessed from the System Tray.
Features:
- Visual alerts whenever the HDD is being accessed
- Avoid unplugging your laptop or force shut down your computer
- Functionality-wise, no further configuration needed
- Configure whether it should run at startup
It would have been useful if the program allowed you to set sound alerts as well in addition to the visual ones. At the same time, it would be helpful if you could change the color palette of the minimal System Tray icon so that you can be sure to notice activity, regardless of the Windows theme you have active on your computer.
In the eventuality that your hardware does not include anything that informs you whether your HDD is being accessed, then perhaps Hard Disk Activity Notifier could come in handy.
User Reviews for Hard Disk Activity Notifier 1
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for Hard Disk Activity Notifier
Hard Disk Activity Notifier is a handy tool to monitor hard drive activity. Quick setup, visual alerts, and useful for preventing file corruption.