Should i always D/C my HDD?

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im using my old laptops IDE HDD with my desktop via USB.my Q is..should i always use the "Safely Remove Hardware" option when i shutdown my PC?
becouse i would like to keep it plugged in all the time.

tq

No - no need. Windows takes care of all that while shutting down. Some times back i also used HDDs via USB without any prob. Only take care while switching off the HDD. Also switch off the HDD after ur comp shuts down.

thank you

Power_user_EX said:
Also switch off the HDD after ur comp shuts down.

you mean unplug?couse i don't have any option to turn it off!

Yup.