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Discussions tagged with 'spin down' on WindowsForum.com focus on hard drive spin-down behavior, particularly after Windows updates. Users report issues where HDDs spin down and then spin up again during shutdown, causing delays or repeated cycles. Others note that Windows processes wake drives from idle every 60 minutes, preventing desired spin-down for power saving. Troubleshooting steps include unplugging drives, testing single drives, and adjusting power settings. These threads explore the impact of Windows updates on HDD spin-down timing and seek solutions to control or stop unwanted spin-up events.
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    Windows 10 HDD issues after updating windows

    hello, after latest forced windows update i noticed issues with my secondary HDD drives. when ever i shut down the pc, my screen goes black for a few sec, then HDD's need a bit more time and spin down resulting in whole PC to be shut down same second. now after this update, my HDD's spin down...
    • Zfast4y0u
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    • annoyance black screen data loss forced updates hardware hdd idle issues pc shutdown performance process secondary drive shutdown spin down storage tech support troubleshooting updating windows windows update
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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