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Discussions about HDD access on Windows cover network sharing of secondary drives, permission issues when accessing files, constant system process writes to the NTFS volume log and MFT, and performance problems where media player activity keeps the hard drive access light constantly on. Users seek ways to share a second hard drive without an OS over a home network, resolve admin rights errors during file downloads, understand normal system PID 4 disk activity, and troubleshoot lockups caused by excessive HDD access. These threads reflect common Windows troubleshooting scenarios involving hard drive accessibility, permissions, and system resource usage.
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    Windows 7 Is it possible to access a different Hard drive?

    Hey folks, I was wondering if it was possible to access a different hard drive on a computer via the network option on windows? All the computers on my home network are windows 7 and i'm always accessing stuff from a desktop file on my main computer to my laptop or onto my flat mates...
    • Jon111
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    • desktop file sharing hard drive hardware upgrade hdd access home network laptop network access solid state drive windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  2. mardique

    Windows 7 Sound + Admin problem

    I have this computer since October '09 working with Vista. Right before christmas I updated to W7 Famillial Premium and problems started. First, sometimes after I wake up the comp from hibernation mode, I have no sound. If I restart it, the sound will come back. Also, it looks like it happends...
    • mardique
    • Thread
    • admin rights aspire m7720 audio issues borderlands cd issues compatibility drivers error message gaming hdd access hibernate intel i7 performance issues realtek system specs tech support troubleshooting update windows 7
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Constant HDD Access by System PID 4

    This process is constantly accessing and writing to my HD. It will write to the NTFS: Free Space, volume log and MFT. Is this normal activity? I am running Win 7 on a Lenovo X61 Tablet PC. OS Name Microsoft Windows 7 Professional Version 6.1.7600 Build 7600 Other OS Description...
    • mjmontario
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    • bios core duo free space hardware issues hdd access intel lenovo memory usage mft ntfs operating system page file performance system information system pid tablet troubleshooting virtual memory volume log windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows media player 12 causes computer to lock up

    Hey everyone, This problem is driving me insane, Windows media player 12 keeps locking my netbook up (or atleast making it slow my comp down majorly). I'm just wondering if there is a setting that can reduce the amount of power it uses.... when I look at my hdd access light it is always on...
    • Mitchell_A
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    • computer issues hdd access lockup media player netbook performance performance issues power settings troubleshooting windows
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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