What's the difference between "shutting down the computer" vs "shutting down the hard disk"?
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I was wondering: What's the difference between shutting down the computer and shutting down the hard disk? Aren't they the same thing? That is: I can't use the computer if the hard disk is shut down. If I shut down the computer, isn't the hard disk shut down along with it too?
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"Turn Off Hard Disk", is poorly worded in the Windows 7 power properties, the drive is put into "standby", not actually turned off. The drive is "spun-down" to save energy and wear on the motor bearings. On supporting laptops it is put in an even lo…
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