It can display, modify, and reset the Host Protected Area (HPA) and Device Configuration Overlay (DCO) . These areas of a hard drive are often hidden from the operating system but can be used for forensic testing or data concealment.
So, what makes the Atatool Portable so special? Here are just a few of its key features: atatool portable
: ATATOOL /INFO \\.\PhysicalDriveX (Displays HPA/DCO status for a specific drive). It can display, modify, and reset the Host
Forensic laboratories can use ATATool to test their own procedures for detecting hidden HPA/DCO areas. It can display
: The tool can simulate "bad" sectors by intentionally corrupting disk Error Correction Code (ECC) data for testing purposes. Portability and Access