H2testw can test for fake USB flash drives. A Free tool to detect fake or counterfeit USB flash drives and sd cards. It can be used to quickly check your flash memory stick for errors.
It works by filling the chosen target with test data and then reads this data back to verify it. If the thumb drive has been programmed to display the incorrect size, or if it is damaged and no longer working properly, there will be data corruption. However, if the test finishes without errors, the pen drive is likely good.
This makes for a great tool to have on hand for testing if you think your flash drive might be counterfeit and reporting the wrong capacity. Or for situations when the device has already seen a lot of use. To detect if a USB flash drive is failing or starting to wear out. This portable utility supports both the English and Deutsch languages.
Note: To avoid the risk of losing important data, you should always copy your data elsewhere before performing a test.
Test for Fake USB Flash Drives with H2testw
H2testw Website: Project Home Page
Extracted Size: 438 KB
License: Freeware
Download: You can grab the H2testw Fake USB flash drive detection tool HERE
If you find this application useful, you might want to check out another utility called FakeFlashTest. This is another software that can also be used to test your USB drives for errors in an effort to help detect those fakes.
