WiiFlow: always have to restart Wii to use WiiFlow properly

How to resolve this issue?

1) Turn on Wii (after not using Wii for extended length of time)
2) Enter WiiFlow channel
3) WiiFlow logo comes up, but it hangs..
4) Have to hold down Wii Power button, till it shuts down and I power it back up
5) Enter WiiFlow channel again, no issue.

I think the MyPassport HDD is asleep or something (even though I can see blinking light) - is there any way to prevent this behavior? I didn't mind it at first but after a month it gets pretty old LOL

Perhaps this? Will have to be ran on the PC as opposed to Wii. You could try it and after setting or disabling, then retry it on the Wii.