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Win 7 Power Options for SSD

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by Chris, 2015/06/15.

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    Chris

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    I installed an SSD as my boot drive (OS and programs). Windows 7 comes with the default power plan, which puts the computer (desktop) in hibernation when idle for a period of time.

    Is this hard on an SSD? Usually, I never use hibernate, but it's what is default on my new install.

    What power settings are best when using an SSD? Why?

    Thank you,
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    Evan Omo

    Evan Omo Computer Support Technician Staff

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    Hi Chris. If you are using a desktop machine then switch the power plan to high performance.

    Putting the computer into hibernation after a certain period of time isn't going to hurt the SSD or any other component but if you would rather keep the computer running instead then use the high performance power option and put the computer into hibernation or shut it down when you are not using it manually.

    Also since you are using an SSD you should read this article, Windows 7: Optimize Windows 7 for use with a Solid State Drive (SSD).
     
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    Chris

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    Any reason if I'm not home, I need to keep the computer on?

    I did the "To manually check the Superfetch service status, type services.msc in your Start menu search box and press enter. Check that the service Superfetch is set to Disabled." Mine is "running" but I can't figure out how to change it.

    Also, I can't open defrag. I have two other HD's, so I should be able to get to it, but I can't.

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    Evan Omo

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    No there isn't, unless you need to run certain applications while you are away. If you are not using the computer for a lengthy period of time then turn it off.

    Double click on the Superfetch service and set the Startup type to Disabled and click on Ok.

    What happens when you attempt to open the Windows Disk Defragmenter utility?
     
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    Chris

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    "What happens when you attempt to open the Windows Disk Defragmenter utility? "

    Nothing.

    Double click on the Superfetch service and set the Startup type to Disabled and click on Ok.

    Doesn't work.

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    Evan Omo

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    If you right click on the Superfetch service and click on Properties, you can't set the Startup Type to Disabled? Is that option grayed out?

    Is the Disk Defragmenter Service set to Disabled as well?
     
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    I see, according to your specs., you have a Samsung SSD. Did you install their Samsung Magician software? If it is installed, it can change the power options
    to "Samsung High Performance ". The software also gives you options of firmware update and performance optimization.
     
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