KProbe

KProbe is a software tool that enables you to scan and test your Lite-On DVD or CD drive, as well as view information about it and the disc inserted into it. It supports both ASPI and SPTI drivers.

The interface you come across consists of a well-organized layout. It encloses a menu bar, a few buttons, two panes in which to view settings and status, and another tabbed pane which lets you view various graphs.

Help contents are not incorporated and giving the lingo present in the application, we draw the conclusion that it might a bit hard for novices to find their way around this app.

First and foremost, you should know that it is possible to view information about the DVD or CD inserted in your drives, such as type, manufacturer, media ID, region, capacity, and maximum read and write speed.

When it comes to the disc drive, it is possible to bring update code, region, RPC scheme, vendor resets available and bus type. All of this data can be copied to the Clipboard with just a click of the button so that you can use it in another app or save it.

In addition to that, you can check the DVD transfer rate with just a click of the button. This process might take a while, yet when complete, you can easily access a graphical representation of the results.

An ATAPI commander enables you to perform multiple actions, such as reading disc structure, format unit, synchronize cache, write buffer, seek, read capacity and prevent medium removal.

You can set up drive region, perform an ATER and ADER tests, which enable you to identify issues with laser focus and servo accuracy, and tells you what percentage of bits are written properly. Last but not least, it is also possible to run a PI/PO and C1/C2 scan and customize a wide range of related settings.

To conclude, KProbe is a powerful and efficient piece of software which lets you know more about your Lite-On DVD and CD media. It might put a strain from time to time on your computer’s performance, yet this is to be expected from this type of product. The interface is user-friendly, the response time is good and there are sufficient options to keep you busy for quite a while.