Why does my HDD click in Vista?

Tom|Nbk · 1 Aug 2007 at 18:18

For some reason it happens now and then my HDD will click, the same noise it makes when I shut down my PC. Why is it doing this and how do I stop this :mad:

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MeatLoaf · 1 Aug 2007 at 18:37

Not sure but mine do it as well

james.miller · 1 Aug 2007 at 18:39

do you only have the one drive tom? i know vista powers down drives that arent in use as standard

Tom|Nbk · 1 Aug 2007 at 18:55

james.miller said:
do you only have the one drive tom? i know vista powers down drives that arent in use as standard

I have two mate.

james.miller · 1 Aug 2007 at 18:56

in that case look in to your power saving options mate

grez · 1 Aug 2007 at 19:21

As already mentioned it sounds like Vista shutting down the drive when it's not in use.

Go to Control Panel > Power Options > Change Plan Settings > Change Advanced Power Settings. Click on 'Hard Disk' and change the settings there.