How to Check SSD Health on Windows 11 (Prevent Drive Failure) @windowsexplained

Uploaded February 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

Knowing how to check SSD health on Windows 11 can help you prevent drive failure, which would be devastating if you did not back up your important files.

Fortunately checking the health of your solid state drive. Three ways you can do this are via the settings app, via the Windows Terminal and by using an app called CrystalDisk Info.

Windows Terminal Command
wmic diskdrive get status

Link to Download CrystalDiskInfo
portableapps.com/apps/utilities/crystaldiskinfo_portable

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