Slow response from Windows Explorer

[Guest]

I'm running WinXP on a T40p with a 7K60 drive (The 7200 rpm drive). I've noticed that when on battery, my drive is really slow to respond when traversing a folder tree in Windows Explorer.

I've noticed too, that, if I open a new explorer window the first "slow to respond" explorer comes back and displays the content.

Is my hard-drive dying?

[BILLCROCKER]

I don't think your drive is dying.

What power settings are you using when you're running on battery? If they're set to maximum battery then that might be your problem.

[atlacatl]

I think you are right - I'm running the max battery - I can't say that I've seen the issue while plugged in. I'll monitor it...

Thanks.

I don't think your drive is dying.

What power settings are you using when you're running on battery? If they're set to maximum battery then that might be your problem.