[Ham-Computers] Hard Drive access.

[Ron Youvan]

> I have a second drive for archives.  When I open my browser, there is
> considerable delay due to, as far as I can tell, bringing up the unused
> drive to speed.  Since the drive is only accessed once a week or so and only
> when I go out of my way to use it, is there any way to keep it from being
> accessed by other programs when it isn't even required or requested?

   Put it in an external drive case connected by USB or fire wire and keep it
turned off until you are ready to use it.  (or external SATA)
-- 
    Ron  KA4INM
         Youvan's corollary:  Every action results in
                              an unwanted side effect.