Windows 10: How to spin up a hdd that is safely removed

Discus and support How to spin up a hdd that is safely removed in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi,Now and then I safely remove my external hdd as I don't need to access it. I don't physically remove the cable from the computer.How can I have... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by sLANE147, Feb 6, 2025 at 8:52 AM.

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    How to spin up a hdd that is safely removed


    Hi,Now and then I safely remove my external hdd as I don't need to access it. I don't physically remove the cable from the computer.How can I have Windows 10 access the external hdd without having to physically unplug and plug the hdd in again?

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