Windows 10: Hard drive turns on for no reason?

Discus and support Hard drive turns on for no reason? in Windows 10 Graphic Cards to solve the problem; My HDD is set to turn off after 20 minutes without use. But very often it turns on for no reason even if I don't even have a program open. It's not the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Graphic Cards' started by Bb4cm, Jun 27, 2020.

  1. Bb4cm Win User

    Hard drive turns on for no reason?


    My HDD is set to turn off after 20 minutes without use. But very often it turns on for no reason even if I don't even have a program open. It's not the antivirus program. It switches itself on and off 5-10 times a day. How can I solve the problem? Or it would be best to turn off the hard drive manually because I only use it every few months anyway. But I don't want to open and close the case every time to remove or connect the cables.

    :)
     
    Bb4cm, Jun 27, 2020
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  2. Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Heres a much easier hack that I realized quite a few years ago that really does work!

    REQUIREMENTS:
    • Hard drive with molex power connection.
    • PSU with more than 1 strand that has molex plugs on it.
    • Wire strippers, soldering iron if you're fancy, electrical tape if you're not.
    STEPS:
    • Take the strand of connectors from your PSU, and decide which one will be the donator for this overclocking adventure.
    • Cut the yellow and orange cables, then twist them together.
    • Find the power connector you've chosen as the overclocking connector, and release the orange cable from the connector. Now use your preferred method to bind them together, then place it back together.
    • Plug in a drive and feel the speed!
    Congratulations! You've just overclocked your hard drive!
     
    Sir B. Fannybottom, Aug 6, 2020
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  3. little cat, Aug 6, 2020
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  4. Mathragh Win User

    Hard drive turns on for no reason?

    Overclock your hard drive!!!

    Wut =D

    what is that supposed to accomplish?
     
    Mathragh, Aug 6, 2020
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