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computer sleep using SSD vs powering down a SATA HDD - imoz2 - 05-28-2020

I have updated my Computer to a SSD Drive. The computer goes to sleep then will not wake up. I have been told that I should not put a SSD to sleep as it could create a problem in startup when I wake the machine after a time say an hour. So can i power off a HDD that is used as a backup insde the machine? Windows 10


RE: computer sleep using SSD vs powering down a SATA HDD - smirk24 - 06-08-2020

Sounds like you need to go into your advanced power settings and click on 20 minutes and select never