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I was trying to find a utility that would allow me to change my HD spin down time settings depending on the time of day. So that I don't have to listen to them when I'm sleeping. Didn't find anything. But I did notice that many people are having trouble finding how to set the HD spin down time or sleep time. So I'll offer my 2 pence.  

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A Windows Vista computer is completely unsuitable for any critical application because it can be degraded and/or disabled by any number of events, deliberately by Microsoft, by malicious software, or even by power fluctuations and similar events.

Or better yet, Linux. Or buy a Mac. Take a look at these articles. Windows Vista - Broken by Design Vista - Arrogance & Stupidity