Seagate SeaTools Changelog

What's new in Seagate SeaTools 1.2.0.8

Dec 22, 2012
  • USB3 compatibility fixes. Cryptographic erase on Seagate Self-Encrypting Drives (Instant Secure Erase) now supported on most Seagate USB adapters.

New in Seagate SeaTools 1.2.0.7 (Dec 22, 2012)

  • User Interface clean up. Windows 8 compatibility fixes. SSD % Endurance added to Drive Info. Limit on max number defects fixed on USB interface. Cryptographic erase on Seagate Self-Encrypting Drives (Instant Secure Erase).

New in Seagate SeaTools 1.2.0.6 (Dec 22, 2012)

  • Added Fix All Fast and Fix All Long tests for internal drives. Zero Fill erase SATA non-boot drive. Time Remaining count down on long tests. New firmware checker. Check for newer SeaTools updates.

New in Seagate SeaTools 1.2.0.5 (Dec 22, 2012)

  • Added USB Full Erase. Added Long Test time out failure for drives with excessive retries. Added SMART log update. Removed Long DST. New End User License Agreement.

New in Seagate SeaTools 1.2.0.4 (Dec 22, 2012)

  • Vietnamese, Russian and Thai languages added.

New in Seagate SeaTools 1.2.0.3 (Dec 22, 2012)

  • Added USB Erase Boot Tracks to Advanced Tests menu.

New in Seagate SeaTools 1.2.0.2 (Dec 22, 2012)

  • Korean language added. All sections fully localized. Localized User Guides added as PDF files.

New in Seagate SeaTools 1.2.0.1 (Dec 22, 2012)

  • Added SeaTools Test Code number result when warranty tests FAIL. Use the SeaTools Test Code when submitting a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA).

New in Seagate SeaTools 1.2.0.0 (Dec 22, 2012)

  • Added Password backup for FDE drives. Added firmware checks for Barracuda 7200.11 and Barracuda ES.2 SATA model drives; will report if a firmware update is necessary.

New in Seagate SeaTools 1.1.1.0 (Dec 22, 2012)

  • Added System Tools menu. Added USB sector repair on Seagate and Maxtor USB external drives