Windows 10: Deleting file spins up irrelevant HDD

Hello,


I have two disks: a C: that is an SSD, and a D: which is a traditional platter HDD. This HDD is rarely used, often in the 'spun down' state since it is VERY LOUD.


Problem that I have is that every time I delete a file on my C: disk in Windows, the HDD D: drive spins up, which in theory is completely no reason for. How do I prevent this behavior?


I have even set the settings of my Recycle Bin to 'Don't move files to the Recycle Bin' see screenshot.


This might seem like a small issue, but this drive is EXTREMELY LOUD.







Thanks in advance,

Vib

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Need suggestions to recover deleted data from HDD

As is my username I was a bit of a big n00b this morning, installing a fresh Win8 and accidentally deleted my downloads HDD instead of my SSD, don't ask, I was hungover is all I can think.

It hasn't been formatted or touched since I pressed delete so am hopeful I can recover most of the files, any suggestions for software to do so?

 

unlock hdd

Hi Johan,

It is possible that your
HDD was unreadable
causing the error message to appear. We recommend that you perform these troubleshooting steps and check if there are any changes:

• 
  Shutdown
  your
  PC.
  
• 
  Unhooked
  the
  HDD
  and
  turn on
  your
  PC.
  
• 
  Reconnect
  your
  HDD
  and
  restart
  your
  PC.
  

If the issue persists, we suggest that you contact your
laptop/computer's manufacturer
for further assistance.

Update us on how it goes.

Regards.

 

deleting hard drive files

Hi,

May we know what type of file are you trying to delete? Would it be Office documents, media files, or picture files? If you're trying to delete files for free some space on your device. We suggest to perform a Disc Cleanup. Kindly follow the steps below to
perform the task:

• Type in Cortana Disc Cleanup
  
• Choose the files to delete
  
• Click on "Clean up system files"
  
• Click on Ok
  

For any concerns, don't hesitate to get back to us.

Regards.