Did my HDD just die?

[yoco]

I only get this, if you know the other way, let me know.
WD My Book 1140 USB Device

[Master Razor]

Do you have, on your My Book, a software called SmartWare? If so, it controls the HDD power settings, internal backup etc. Its built into the firmware so... it can't be uninstalled.

My Book external drives are designed to save energy. WD GreenPower Technology™ lowers internal drive power consumption by up to 30%; a sleep mode reduces power during idle times, and a power-saving feature turns the drive on and off with your computer.

I'll see what I can find out about this undocumented-crapware.

LE.

Read this because it contains info about removing smartware. At least it should.
You may need this GPARTED and the HP FORMAT TOOL.

Do it only if you do not need SmartWare!

[yoco]

I do have this SmartWare but it's not the same as in that first link. I do not have SmartWare Virtual CD Manager.

[Master Razor]

I do have this SmartWare but it's not the same as in that first link. I do not have SmartWare Virtual CD Manager.

It could be hidden or non-existent. Can't really tell.

Tried to find some more info and there's no way to disable greenpower. I'm thinking that destroying smartware is the only way.