Hard drive diagnostics using S.M.A.R.T. technology in Kaspersky for Mac
The article concerns Kaspersky Standard, Plus.
The S.M.A.R.T. diagnostics technology is used in Kaspersky for Mac to track and predict hard drive errors. For reasons why running S.M.A.R.T. diagnostics might be unavailable, see Online Help.
By default, hard drive diagnostics runs automatically once a week. You can view the health check report manually at any time. See the Online Help page for instructions.
S.M.A.R.T. parameters used for analyzing hard drive condition and performance
S.M.A.R.T. parameters are used for analyzing hard drive condition and performance. Each parameter has a threshold value against which the current value is compared.
What to do if problems were detected in the hard drive performance
When the condition of your hard drive worsens, the application will show you a warning so that you can backup your files and avoid data loss. If you get this notification:
- during the warranty period of your computer or hard drive, contact the seller to have your hard drive replaced.
- when warranty has already elapsed, contact a computer or hard drive repair center once you have backed up your files.
If you’re not sure back up your files, see Online Help.