Windows 10: Change Sleep settings to keep the PC awake while copying data from external drive

Discus and support Change Sleep settings to keep the PC awake while copying data from external drive in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; I have been down loading some data to my hard drive which was going to take a few hours. Before it completed the laptop decided I hadn't been using the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by Jseni, Aug 15, 2019.

  1. Jseni Win User

    Change Sleep settings to keep the PC awake while copying data from external drive


    I have been down loading some data to my hard drive which was going to take a few hours. Before it completed the laptop decided I hadn't been using the system and shut down to save power. How can I make the system recognise that if data is being written to the harddrive, then it needs to remain active, yet still to save power when processes are completed?


    ***Original title: How to I get my powersave options to recognise that the hard drive is busy doing something and not to shutdown until it has finished?***

    :)
     
    Jseni, Aug 15, 2019
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  2. Xylee Del Win User

    Regarding copying of files in external drive from pc

    Hi,

    The message that appeared on your screen may have occurred due to the possible missing files if you'll try to copy it that way. We suggest that you follow these steps on how you can copy the file together with it's properties:

    • Right click on the application (Bully) and click Properties.
    • On the application properties window, under the Shortcut tab, click
      Open File Location.
    • The File Location window will open.
    • Select everything. Copy and paste it to the external drive.
    • The copying process may take a while depending on the type of files.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Xylee Del, Aug 15, 2019
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  3. Windows 10 sleep

    I'd already tried using default power settings - no change.

    As you suggested I created a test user account, that also fails to awake from sleep..

    Thanks for your advice, any suggestions for next steps?
     
    RichardPEdwards, Aug 15, 2019
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  4. Change Sleep settings to keep the PC awake while copying data from external drive

    Access Denied trying to copy from external drive

    Hello,

    We realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with copying file from external drive on C drive. We will certainly help you.

    It would be grateful if you can reply to this questions in order to assist you further:

    • Have you tried copying the file in some other location on your system?
    • What is the exact error message you receive?
    • Which all troubleshooting steps have you already tried?

    We suggest you to try copying the file in Safe mode and check if you are able to. Follow the steps from link below:

    Start your PC in safe mode in Windows 10

    Let us know the results. We will be happy to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Sangeeta Sarkar, Aug 15, 2019
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