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No the hdd did not spin down
It only works when on high performance and plugged in, if it's not plugged in or if I change the plan that's when I get issues.
No the hdd did not spin down
It only works when on high performance and plugged in, if it's not plugged in or if I change the plan that's when I get issues.
Can you upload your msinfo32.nfo file? To get this: Start Menu -> Type msinfo32 into the Search programs and files box -> When it opens, go to File, Save -> Save as msinfo32.nfo and save in a place you will remember -> Let it finish the process of gathering and saving the system info -> Right click the .nfo file, click send to compressed (zipped) folder -> Upload the .zip file here.
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Problem Devices:The disabled base system devices appear to be hard disk controller devices... I would think this could be detrimental to how the hard disk operates in Windows. Was this intentional?Code:Photosmart Premium C309g-m ROOT\MULTIFUNCTION\0000 This device is disabled. Photosmart C7200 series ROOT\MULTIFUNCTION\0001 This device is disabled. Photosmart Premium C309g-m ROOT\IMAGE\0000 This device is disabled. Base System Device PCI\VEN_197B&DEV_2382&SUBSYS_361B103C&REV_00\4&20EB178D&0&01E4 This device is disabled. Base System Device PCI\VEN_197B&DEV_2383&SUBSYS_361B103C&REV_00\4&20EB178D&0&03E4 This device is disabled. Base System Device PCI\VEN_197B&DEV_2384&SUBSYS_361B103C&REV_00\4&20EB178D&0&04E4 This device is disabled.
Sorta kinda, they were coming up as the little yellow triangles and windows said it couldn't find drivers for them.
Looks like J Micron JMB38X SD/MMC Host Controller, probably for SD or Memory cards. The Vista driver is here: Download HP JMB38X MS,SD,SD/MMC,xD Host Controller Driver 1.00.17.07 Rev.B Driver for Windows XP / Windows Vista - Softpedia
Once it's installed Windows update may have a newer driver for it. It tends to give SD and MMC's a low priority in installer and initial Windows Updates.
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I installed the driver and now the devices are installed, but I still have the HDD light issue. If you really think a super-clean installation will solve the issue I can try it once I'm done with finals, but I need my laptop for the next couple of weeks.
A super clean install will likely resolve the problems. Let us know when you have a chance to do so.
I am a student, so I understand the need to wait. Work at whatever pace necessary for you to still have access to your computer. :)
Just to make sure before I do this, there aren't any super-mega-advanced power settings that I could try fiddling with?
If memory serves, you already tried all the known power configuration changes for hard disks. I do not believe there are any left to try.