: Download the utility from a reputable source like SourceForge and extract the folder.
: Go to the SMART tab and click Get SMART . This provides a quick overview of the drive's health (e.g., "Good" or "Bad") based on its internal monitoring data. Surface Scan : Navigate to the Test & Repair (or Actions) tab. Victoria.exe
Select . A grid will appear, showing the response time of different blocks on the drive. Gray/White : Healthy sectors. Green/Orange : Slower sectors (early signs of wear). Red/Blue (Error) : Damaged sectors or "bad blocks." : Download the utility from a reputable source
: If you find a file named Victoria.exe in a random folder and did not intentionally download the HDD utility or the game, it could be a malicious file. In such cases, run a scan with security software like Malwarebytes . Surface Scan : Navigate to the Test &
: If the interface is in Russian, open the Language menu and switch it to English .