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    question on external harddrives

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by darkstealthmaster, Feb 8, 2008.

  1. darkstealthmaster

    darkstealthmaster Notebook Consultant

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    I have a 120gb i use to extend the space of my laptop and getting a new 500gb one to save documents, photos, ect from my comp and family so it all in one place, pics and website etc. Is it safe to have each plugged into my hub permanently or would it be better for the drives if i unplugged and plugged in each time i turned the laptop on.
     
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  2. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    For the drives, it won't make a difference.

    For the laptop, if the electrical system in your house is working properly, there will be no difference.

    You might find Windows has problems with recognizing external HDDs when resumed from hibernation, so if you use that it's better to unplug and plug back so they get recognized. But other than that, no trouble.
     
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    plugged in or not...theres no difference if theyre off.
     
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    ok well i don't user hibernation. just have usb hub plugged into laptop and ddrives would be plugged into that. and just turning laptop on and off when not i use.
     
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