(If you'd like, I can: 1) list exact commands for common tasks, 2) compare it side-by-side with hdparm and CrystalDiskInfo, or 3) give step-by-step safe HPA inspection — pick one.)
ATATool provides a suite of commands designed to manipulate the low-level ATA structure of a drive. 1. Host Protected Area (HPA) Management atatool portable
: It is designed specifically to run on Microsoft Windows. (If you'd like, I can: 1) list exact
Atatool Portable is a self-contained, portable version of Atatool that can be run from a USB drive or any other portable storage device. It does not require installation and can be used on any Windows machine without leaving any footprint. (If you'd like