H2testw 1.4, a free pendrive utility tool that to check for pendrive error or detect fake pendrive.  Here is a quick rundown of a simple steps using H2testw to test any USB2.0 pendrive or lower.

How To Run H2testw On Any Pendrive

1. Download the ZIP package and extract to a folder of choice.
2. Plug in the pendrive directly into USB port, do not use USB extensions cable
3. Backup/Copy out any files in pendrive
4. Format the pendrive in Windows,
5. Run H2testw.exe, select the target pendrive, and click Write + Verify button.

How H2testw Test Work On Pendrive

H2testw writes files of up to 1GB to the chosen pendrive and names them 1.h2w, 2.h2w, 3.h2w and so on. If the target pendrive already contains such a set of files H2testw will offer to verify them.  After it is done the free pendrive utility leaves its test files on the pendrive.  Pendrive user can erase them if prefer or re-verify them again.

H2testw - No Error on Pendrive

If the tested pendrive passes the test of H2testw without errors, then the seller’s claim on the  pendrive capacity is correct and everything is in order.   However, if there are errors reported on the tested pendrive after the H2testw test, then the pendrive is a prime candidate for refund or replacement.

H2testw - Errors On Pendrive

Most likely it is a fake pendrive on sale which was re-programmed to trick Windows into giving false capacity reading.  So a gentle reminder, if you are planning to buy a new pendrive, make sure you tested it with this nifty and easy to use pendrive utility, H2testw to avoid being duped.  If you had experience with a fake or faulty pendrive or even other free pendrive utility than H2testw do share with us via comment.

Download H2test – Free Pendrive Utility Tool To Check For Pendrive Errors

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