Although you rarely need to check the drive temperature, this information can come in handy in many situations. For example, if the hard drive is running hot for a long time, it could be an indication that a lot of unexpected activities are processing inside the storage. It could indicate that the drive is at risk of failure, and you need to backup the data. Or it could mean that you need to improve the cooling system. In this guide, you’ll learn the steps to find out the current drive temperature without third-party tools on Windows 10.
Check hard drive temperature on Windows 10
To find out the hard drive current temperature, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, you’ll have an understanding of the current temperature for the storage device, which is valuable information you can use to troubleshoot problems or rethink the cooling system for the device. Manage Disks and Volumes option Hard drive properties button Drive temperature reading If you don’t see the temperature details, it’s likely that you don’t have a supported drive (currently only NVMe SSDs are supported), or you’re not running the version of Windows 10 that includes the drive health feature. At the time of this writing, the feature is available with build 20226 and higher releases. All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.
