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The following procedure provides the steps necessary to add the FreeAgent Tools software to your FreeAgent Desktop drive. This software includes diagnostics, power settings adjustment utility and a file backup utility.

Release Notes
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Did you know the software is already contained on the drive? Seagate External drives come with the software pre-loaded on the drive, from the factory. This download contains the Seagate Manager Backup software included with the drive.

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Download the file to your Windows Desktop.

  • Step 2

    Double click the file and extract the file to a new folder called Seagate temp. 

     

    Note: Extraction steps may vary depending on the extraction tool loaded on your PC. These steps are for the default tool in Windows.

    • Once the file is open (double click on the file) click the Extract All Files button in the tool bar.
    • Enter C:\Seagate temp\ when asked for a destination. Then click Extract.
  • Step 3

    Browse to the Seagate temp folder and double click the InstallSeagateManager.exe file.

  • Step 4

    Choose a language to start the install.

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    Step 5

    For help on using the software after the installation has completed, click the blue question mark in the upper left corner of the screen.

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