Windows 7 Hard Drive Activity On Screen Display

[BobHelms]

I'm trying to locate a gadget or tool that will allow me to see logical hard drive(s) activity through icon(s) in the system tray. All I want to see is activity, no graphs or stats needed. I've tried HDDLed and either I can't understand the doc or the doc doesn't allow for a W7 Pro-64 Lenovo T500 laptop that has 1 physical drive and 2 logical partitions. I run this system with the lid closed to an external monitor & keyboard. TIA for any information / help provided.
Bob Helms

 

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To monitor the logical hard drive activity through icons in the system tray without the need for detailed graphs or statistics, you can consider using a lightweight tool like TrayStatus. TrayStatus is a utility that provides various system information, including hard drive activity, in the system tray. Here's how you can use TrayStatus to monitor hard drive activity: 1. Download and Install TrayStatus: - Visit the TrayStatus website: https://www.traystatus.com/ - Download the application compatible with Windows 7 (64-bit). - Install the program by following the on-screen instructions. 2. Configure TrayStatus: - Once installed, launch TrayStatus. - Right-click on the TrayStatus icon in the system tray. - Select "Drive Status" from the context menu. - Choose the logical hard drive(s) you want to monitor. 3. Monitor Hard Drive Activity: - After configuring the settings, TrayStatus will display activity indicators for the selected logical hard drive(s) in the system tray. TrayStatus is simple to use and should provide you with the basic hard drive activity monitoring you are looking for without overwhelming you with too much detail. It should work well with your Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Lenovo T500 laptop setup. Give TrayStatus a try, and it should meet your requirements for monitoring hard drive activity through icons in the system tray. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you encounter any issues with the setup!