Question about OS
Question about OS
It’s unlikely the computer would shut down immediately just because you disconnect the OS SSD during operation. The shutdown depends on various factors like system load and power management settings.
I haven't done it on purpose. The random shutdowns might have been caused by a loose connection. Adjusting the SSD's link could have resolved the issue.
I've already tried this. There are two scenarios possible (it works with Vista and newer, using a SATA drive in AHCI mode): -> A crash occurs because the HDD/SSD was active while Windows was running. -> If you're completely idle with no disk activity, you can detach the SATA drive and Windows will continue functioning. You'll still be able to use your mouse, open the start menu, etc. Why? Since everything is running in RAM, including Windows itself, programs or browsing won't cause issues. Once you reconnect the drive, Windows will refresh its connection, scan for errors (which may take a few seconds), and resume whatever you did before it needed to restart. This happens because since Vista, Windows loads into RAM and only uses the page file when necessary. It doesn’t feel like you’re running low on memory, even if your RAM is large, unlike older systems such as XP. It’s impressive how resilient Windows can be in this situation. Of course, I strongly advise against doing this. If you disconnect the drive while it's being used by background processes or Windows itself, you risk corrupted files—potentially losing data or causing the system to fail silently. Even if nothing seems wrong initially, there could be a hidden problem. If you really want to experiment, make sure the drive’s data is backed up, or you’re okay with reinstalling Windows anyway, even if everything appears normal. Remember, I don’t recommend turning off your HDD/SSD, as doing so isn’t always clean—some pins might still connect while others don’t, which could damage the drive. Just unplug the SATA cable (don’t remove power).