Is it possible to disable write-behind caching/delayed writes in Windows 2000 for removable drives? Windows 9x had this option (System Properties > Performance > File System > Removable Disk). I have ...

Windows users commonly encounter errors in writing data onto storage devices like USB drives and hard disks. As evident from the error message, it signals the ...

SSDs are known for lasting a long time. But their lifespan isn't infinite. They do die eventually, and there are certain Windows processes that may be pushing your SSD closer to an early grave. If you ...

So while mucking around I noticed that my external hard drive is set to 'Optimize for Quick Removal' which disables write caching for the drive. Windows tells me this means it is safe to just yank the ...