[popsicle]

Hey people... hope u dont get mad if im not in the right place to post this thread there.... so emmm yah, im wondering, i have a terabyte and i have no clue if i should just press the button to shut it down or what ??? or do i need absolutely to do all the safety stuff in the bottom right side of my desktop there... so yah thanx, and if possible, because maybe i wont find this thread again because im new here... could you guys please if possible send me your answers ***************** Thank you very much !! appreciate your help guys !!!

 

[Deleted090308]

Welcome to TSF. :wave:

Yes, you should "safely remove" the HDD before physically removing it.
Otherwise the data may get corrupted.

 

[popsicle]

Ok but now, its sortof impossible !!!! 1 time out of ten itll say these words there... you can now safely remove.. blah blah blah... or else itll just say its being used or something like that ! BUT ITS NOT !!, im not even using it !!!, so how do i do that ??? and by the way, i only need to close it for the night there.. it still is connected.. .just to shut it off... anws, thanx...

 

[Deleted090308]

Pardon?