Memtest86 like program, for Hard disks

[tripex]

Hello,

Does anyone know a good program like Memtest86, but instead of checking memories, one that checks hard disks?

Basically a program that fits on a floppy disk (bootable), and doesnt rely on any specific OS (windows).
Freeware if possible.

MEMTEST86

Memtest86 is thorough, stand alone memory test for x86 architecture computers. BIOS based memory tests are a quick, cursory check and often miss many of the failures that are detected by Memtest86.

http://www.memtest86.com/

ps - dont say Scandisk

 

[Barnaby]

You're best bet would be the manufacturer's diagnostic tool. Most manuf. have a program that you can run to check the drive, and write zero's to it.. I'd start there..