Windows 10: Internal HDD ignoring power settings

Discus and support Internal HDD ignoring power settings in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; In windows 8 setting the "Turn off hard disk after" to 0, kept all my internal drives spinning so fast response. On windows 10 they are spinning down... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by Chrysalis, Jan 31, 2021.

  1. Chrysalis Win User

    Internal HDD ignoring power settings


    In windows 8 setting the "Turn off hard disk after" to 0, kept all my internal drives spinning so fast response.

    On windows 10 they are spinning down and ignoring this after a short period of time.

    How do I prevent this behaviour in Windows 10? thanks.

    :)
     
    Chrysalis, Jan 31, 2021
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  2. gmopro Win User

    Power Settings Ignored by Lenovo Yoga 400 laptop

    • Did you make any changes to your computer? I dont know.. what kind of changes are you talking about. I only added software.. like Norton Security and a few free MSFT apps.
    • Which Build are you currently in? I dont know..probably the latest one. How do i determine "the build"?? I always update windows and pretty sure this is up to date here.
    • Which troubleshooting steps did you try? Tried everything that was suggested,..power troubleshooter, update graphics card, set power settings to default, and other things.. nothing worked. Has been a problem for many months.
      How do i do this clean boot? I will need instructions for these things..step by step. i am tired of this machine ignoring the power settings. Need this fixed.
     
    gmopro, Jan 31, 2021
    #2
  3. Micah Bat Win User
    PC is ignoring power settings..

    Hi,

    To better assist you regarding your concern, have you tried running the Power troubleshooter? Power troubleshooter is used when you are having issues with the power settings of your computer. It will automatically troubleshoot Windows power plans and attempt
    to resolve your concern. To do so, kindly follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows key + X
    • Click Control Panel
    • Click View all
    • Click Power
    • Click Next

    By then, it will now start the troubleshooting.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Micah Bat, Jan 31, 2021
    #3
  4. Anne Fuj Win User

    Internal HDD ignoring power settings

    Power option settings being ignored

    Hi David,

    To fixyour concern,
    let us do the following methods:

    Method 1:
    Run the Power troubleshooter and check if it helps.

    • Type troubleshooting in the search bar.
    • Select Troubleshooting.
    • Select View all on the top left corner.
    • Click on Power.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.

    If the issue persists then follow the below method.

    Method 2: We
    suggest that you
    restore the power plan to default and check if it works.

    • Right click on Start button and click on
      Control Panel.
    • Click on
      Power Options.
    • Click on
      choose when to turn off displayfrom the left pane.
    • Click on
      Restore default settings for this plan.

    Let us see how it goes.
     
    Anne Fuj, Jan 31, 2021
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