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wdreiling
Initiate
Feb 13, 2020

Readyshare disconnects after about 12 hours

ReadyShare does not remain connected with my WD 4tb drive formatted with NTFS.  I am able to see the drive and connect properly to begin with.  Everything seems fine.  After approximately 12 hours (o...
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schumaku
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 13, 2020

Disable the WD USB enclosure automatic power handling. 

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    wdreiling
    Initiate
    Feb 13, 2020

    Thank you for the advice.  I ran the WD Drive utility that came with the hard drive.  There was a "Sleep" setting which I have now set to off.  Is this what you were referencing?