My Book Essential starts alone

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Hello,

I have one My Book Essential 1 TB (USB 3.0).

Every time we start the computer, the external drive starts alone.

Is it possible to remove this feature?

Because I want only power on the drive when I need it.

Best regards,

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Nope, just disconnect the drive from the computer and connect when you want to use it.

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Hello,

Thank you for your answer.

We wonder why Western Digital put a power switch…???

This is why I bought it.

We wonder if the engineers of Western Digital have a brain !!!

Regards,

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The power switch only works if the Smartware is installed. You can just unplug the power and leave the USB connected. I have 2 in a power strip and only turn them on when I actually use them.

Joe

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