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External harddrive

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  • 27-08-2013 6:17pm
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    LukeyKid
    Registered Users Posts: 452 ✭✭


    I have a 1TB Iomega external HDD and its a normal size hdd so it has to be plug into the wall and pc for power , and it will turn itself off if not being used within a certain time so i went into advanced power settings and looked to see if it was something in there but it all looked like it should stay running , so i dont no any other way to keep it on , any one no a solution ?


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    Torqay
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    Have you set this to Never?

    Hx2kIP5.jpg

    And make sure, write cache is enabled for this drive (Device Manager, Drive Properties > Policies)

    tFP5bx3.jpg


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    LukeyKid
    Registered Users Posts: 452 ✭✭LukeyKid


    Torqay wrote: »
    Have you set this to Never?

    Hx2kIP5.jpg

    And make sure, write cache is enabled for this drive (Device Manager, Drive Properties > Policies)

    tFP5bx3.jpg


    Plugged in doesnt come up on mine ? how would i sort that out ?


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    [Deleted User]
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    LukeyKid wrote: »
    Plugged in doesnt come up on mine ? how would i sort that out ?
    That only shows up if you have a laptop.

    Most external HDDs nowadays have their own spindown modes, separate from the OS.

    The manufacturer website may have a utility to control it.


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    LukeyKid
    Registered Users Posts: 452 ✭✭LukeyKid


    Deleted User wrote: »
    That only shows up if you have a laptop.

    Most external HDDs nowadays have their own spindown modes, separate from the OS.

    The manufacturer website may have a utility to control it.

    Ill have a look there thanks for the help lads :)


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