usb drive is powering down when idle, dont want it to

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  1. Posts : 529
    windows 8.1 Pro x64
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    usb drive is powering down when idle, dont want it to


    Ok I got a 120gig old ide drive in use via usb cable to my pc. I do plan to replace this soon with a drive that will be going internal but for now I am using it. However it keeps powering down when idle and I dont want it power cycling, is there a way to make it stay on without opening up the case and putting it directly into an ide port?

    I am looking in device manager and thinking about enabling write cache which removes the instant removal feature but that may not solve the problem and leave it with corrupted writes.
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  2. Posts : 6,305
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Hi,

    If you open Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Power Options then click 'Change plan settings' followed by 'Change advanced power settings' you can change whether HDD powers down or USB suspends.

    USB Selective Suspend - Turn On or Off

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  3. Posts : 529
    windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
       #3

    is already set to disabled.
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  4. Posts : 1,996
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
       #4

    In Device Manager right click on the relevant USB device and select Properties then Power Management and clear the option to Turn off to save power.
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  5. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1
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    I have the same problem with my wireless usb adapters for my modem. If I make these adjustments, do I need to reboot the computer to activate the changes?

    System info: Windows 7 Home Premium, Service Pack 1.

    I've tried 2 different adapters now and I have the same problem with both of them. After about 15-20 minutes of not using the internet, my computer deactivates the adapter and gives this response with troubleshooting: "Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)"
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  6. Posts : 3,427
    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    Hi IhateWindows7 welcome to the forum.

    You shouldn't need to restart for the changes to take effect if memory serves me correctly. However you may need to power the device back up again (ie use it) before it will wake up an stay on.
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  7. Posts : 529
    windows 8.1 Pro x64
    Thread Starter
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    This may have been down to the hdd itself, I noticed it was powering down even when used and it seemed to be whenever a particular file was accessed as it kept powering down whilst trying to copy that file to another hdd. I have now swapped the hdd with another one and not had the problem since.
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  8. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1
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    Thank you Severedsolo. I actually updated my post before I saw you had responded. Does what I added make any difference?
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  9. Posts : 3,427
    Windows 10 Pro x64
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    It COULD be because it doesn't like selective suspend, but it could also be a driver issue. What make and model are the adapters?
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  10. Posts : 7
    Windows 7 Home Premium Service Pack 1
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    Well let's see... I loaded the driver from the CD that came with it. Then when it was up and running I checked for driver updates and I've got the most recent version. Netgear driver version 5.60.180.11 for Wireless N 300 (WNA3100)
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