Windows 10: Update- Prevent external USB hard drive from entering sleep mode

Discus and support Update- Prevent external USB hard drive from entering sleep mode in Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance to solve the problem; The recent Windows 10 update, prior to 6-23-23, has now created multiple USB "Power Management" tabs that need to opened and the boxes "unchecked" to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Performance & Maintenance' started by Kenner L, Jun 23, 2023.

  1. KENNER L
    Kenner L Win User

    Update- Prevent external USB hard drive from entering sleep mode


    The recent Windows 10 update, prior to 6-23-23, has now created multiple USB "Power Management" tabs that need to opened and the boxes "unchecked" to allow Windows 10 to sleep.Prevent external USB hard drive from entering sleep mode - Microsoft Community

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    Kenner L, Jun 23, 2023
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  2. SNIPY67
    snipy67 Win User

    USB 3.0 external hard drive disconnects after a few minutes


    USB Selective suspend setting under the USB tab is off.

    Edit: I found this program however I don't like there solution, they suggest that external hard drives go to sleep after 10 minutes. maybe there is not way to control the sleep timer on an external drive
    http://www.thewindowsclub.com/preven...-sleep-windows
     
    snipy67, Jun 23, 2023
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  3. F14TOMCAT
    f14tomcat Win User
    How to allow sleep mode for external hard drive docks.

    Because this is seen as a USB Root Hub external, look at this setting and adjust if necessary. Make sure the device is plugged in, powered on, etc. All ready. Go to Device Manager, Universal Serial Bus, USB Root Hub, and check this setting. If not checked, check it. This may be the issue.


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    f14tomcat, Jun 23, 2023
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  4. BRETMAN
    BretMan Win User

    Update- Prevent external USB hard drive from entering sleep mode

    How to allow sleep mode for external hard drive docks.

    Hello,

    I'm running the latest version of Windows 10. I have a new INATECK FD2005 external dual drive dock connected via USB to my Dell XPS 8910 desktop. Everything is working fine and the dock is recognized and seems to be working normally, except that it has a feature which will put it into sleep mode after 30 minutes of inactivity which isn't working.

    I asked Inateck and they said there's no special driver for this function and it's part of the dock's circuitry. The only thing that would prevent it from going into sleep mode is if it's being accessed.

    The only program I use to intentionally access connected drives is Hard Disk Sentinel, which monitors drive health. I tried turning this app off but the dock still won't sleep. The drive/s in the dock list in Windows File Explorer and Disk Manager ok. I also use Windows Defender and Firewall.

    I don't see anything in Settings that shows adjustment to sleep mode for external drives.. Could Explorer, Defender or Firewall be accessing the dock? Or, is there possibly some background Windows process accessing it?

    Please advise.

    Thank you.
     
    BretMan, Jun 23, 2023
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