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> Turning External HDD On/Off with Computer
shbrooks
post Nov 20 2009, 06:21 AM
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Hello, I was wondering if it is possible to change my computer settings so that the external HDD turns on and off with my computer rather than having to manually turn it on and off.

The External HDD i a Freecome II Classic SL 300GB and I'm using Windows XP Pro.

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Sam

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post Nov 23 2009, 07:09 PM
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I want the hard drive to turn on/off when the computer turns on/off so I don't have to turn the hard drive on/off seperately.


No going to happen. Sorry.

Best I could suggest is same as what I have.

I have a podium style Surge Protector, that has switches for each outlet and one master switch.
After I have allowed my computer to go through the shut-down and turn off cycle, I can then turn off my Monitors, Printer and external HD with one Master Switch.
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- shbrooks   Turning External HDD On/Off with Computer   Nov 20 2009, 06:21 AM
- - jephree   What exactly happens when you start the computer? ...   Nov 20 2009, 06:55 PM
- - shbrooks   The external HDD won't start unless I switch i...   Nov 21 2009, 03:35 AM
- - jephree   Just to clarify: if you shut down the computer wit...   Nov 21 2009, 06:44 PM
- - shbrooks   Hello, thank you for your response. No, what I me...   Nov 22 2009, 08:32 AM
- - Doug   QUOTE I want the hard drive to turn on/off when th...   Nov 23 2009, 07:09 PM

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