Windows 10: Computer freezes when accessing HDD

Discus and support Computer freezes when accessing HDD in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; Just check it good for bad, relocated and weak sectors (SMART will show all of that). If it's all clear or in good shape you are OK. Some drives are... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by Sharif, Mar 16, 2016.

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  1. COUNTMIKE
    CountMike New Member

    Computer freezes when accessing HDD


    Just check it good for bad, relocated and weak sectors (SMART will show all of that). If it's all clear or in good shape you are OK. Some drives are just naturally noisy.
     
    CountMike, Mar 17, 2016
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  2. DALCHINA
    dalchina New Member

    HI, did you note the comment about Intellipark? (See above and the links I posted)
     
    dalchina, Mar 17, 2016
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  3. SHARIF
    Sharif Win User
    Sorry for not commenting on that,I decided to look into that after confirming if the windows power saving option was the reason

    I am currently running an extended test on the WD Green
     
    Sharif, Apr 4, 2018
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