Talking about this option in pic (accessible from Disk Management). Windows now defaults external hard disks to ‘quick removal’.

https://preview.redd.it/1igwsmw1gswb1.png?width=400&format=png&auto=webp&s=3f24cca0b9b4f42d9b778cf0f44e8a919d0f5c7c

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I have 16TB Seagate external hard disks with regular movement of data. They are always connected to the PC and I have no power issues.

Which option gives faster data transfer speeds (and other metrics of better performance)?

Also, if Better Performance is to be selected, should I enable the other 2 options below (write caching and buffer flush)?

Thanks!

  • dlarge6510@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    I always eject the device properly no matter what this setting is set to.

    I’d say it’s best to keep it set for quick removal as that way you are protected against “accidents”.