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USB External HDD NOT spinning down on Windows Vista / Windows 7
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Mar 15, 20264475 viewsConfidence Score0%
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I have 3 external 2.5" USB HDDs - all from different manufacturers and with different capacities. I also have access to multiple Windows Vista / Windows 7 / Windows XP computers. My problem is that with the Windows Vista and Windows 7 computers, the external USB drives DO NOT spin down when I do "S…
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Fix for: USB External HDD NOT spinning down on Windows Vista / Windows 7
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This is a "feature" by design as per MS KB 2401954 - USB Port Remains Active for Disabled or Safely Removed USB Device which also has instructions on how to disable this. Update: It is worth reading the more information section of KB2401954, especia…
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