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    Portable HDD

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by FFT, Aug 26, 2007.

  1. FFT

    FFT Notebook Consultant

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    I have a Seagate FreeAgent Go. On Windows XP when I use the safely remove feature, the external HDD slowly, but automatically powers off. On Windows Vista, the HDD does not seem to power off. Is just unplugging the hard drive directly harmful towards the hard drive? Wouldn't the hdd head not be parked?
     
    FFT, Aug 26, 2007
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  2. INEEDMONEY

    INEEDMONEY Homicidal Teddy Bear

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    It's only harmful if the HDD is actually working like when you're accessing files from the HDD.
     
    INEEDMONEY, Aug 26, 2007
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    Yes, it is not harmful unless you remove it while in the middle of moving a file, or using the HDD in any way.
     
    ahl395, Aug 26, 2007
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