The open-source project CrystalDiskInfo 9.7.0 has been released — one of the most popular utilities for monitoring the health of hard drives and SSDs in Windows operating systems. The new version includes bug fixes, updated localizations, and new theme designs.
G. Ostrov
What is CrystalDiskInfo
CrystalDiskInfo is a free open-source utility distributed under the MIT license, designed for monitoring the health of hard drives and SSD storage devices. The program supports all modern Windows versions, including XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11 and server operating systems Server 2003/2008/2012/2016/2019/2022.
Key Program Features
CrystalDiskInfo provides users with the following functions:
- Display basic information about HDD, SSD and USB drives
- Monitor S.M.A.R.T. values (Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology)
- Real-time disk temperature monitoring
- View detailed S.M.A.R.T. data in list format
- Warnings when critical parameter values are approaching
- Reminders about the need to create backups
New Features in Version 9.7.0
In the updated CrystalDiskInfo 9.7.0 version, developers made the following changes:
- Fixed previously discovered errors and bugs
- Improved localization files for better support of various languages
- Added information about CrystalMark Inc. as copyright owner
- Changed code digital signature to CrystalMark Inc.
- Updated the main Priscilla project library
New Theme Designs
One interesting addition was the introduction of new theme designs:
- Aoi Edition: AoiLight, AoiLightAnimalEars, AoiDark, AoiDarkAnimalEars
- Shizuku Edition: ShizukuLight, ShizukuLightAnimalEars, ShizukuDark, ShizukuDarkAnimalEars
All new themes were created in collaboration with TenmuShinryuusai and offer both light and dark designs.
Importance of Disk Monitoring
Regular monitoring of storage device health is critically important for data preservation. CrystalDiskInfo helps users timely identify disk problems and take measures to protect information. The program is especially useful for diagnosing system performance issues related to storage device condition.
Where to Download
CrystalDiskInfo 9.7.0 can be downloaded from the official developer website or from SourceForge.
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