Secondary HDD setup

[Andybtsn]

Hi guys,

I have a primary SSD and a 1TB secondary drive that has various things on I use throughout the day but not too often. For example my Documents, Pictures are on the 1TB drive, when I open something there is a delay as the Hard Drive is in a sleep mode so I can hear it churning whilst 'coming alive'.

Do you guys set it so this doesn't happen or just grin and bear it? I know it's a patience thing and I don't mind the delay but if I could have it speedier I would.

I don't want to hinder it's life span mind.

Cheer

 

[RJC]

If you have a look in power management, their is option for hard drives not to go into standby.

 

[rpstewart]

You can disable the spin down timer in the Power options bit of Control Panel, that'll prevent the delay. If the drive has spun down though there's no way of getting it to wake up more quickly.

 

[Andybtsn]

Thanks guys.