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Changing USB Drive to Local Drive: SanDisk Extreme 120GB SSD Recognition Issue in Atrax, Szczecin

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  • #1 16760999
    julitaaa
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    How do I change a usb drive to a local drive? I connected a new external ssd disk (sandisk extreme 120 GB), but it is visible as a usb disk, not like my old external disk disk as a local disk. How to change this setting, I searched the whole Internet, called specialists from Atrax in Szczecin, nobody knows. Help!
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  • #2 16761008
    Kasek21
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    ... and what's the problem? Can you create partitions / copy files?
  • #3 16761063
    julitaaa
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    I would like to have e-mail on it, windows live saves only on disks marked as local.
  • #4 16761865
    Anonymous
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  • #5 16764749
    julitaaa
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    I mean a software solution, change something in the settings so that it is recognized as a local disk.
    Yes, I have how to connect an external hard drive seagate slim portable drive (but this one disconnects every now and then and that's why I bought an external ssd drive).
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  • #6 16764813
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  • #7 16767385
    julitaaa
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    There is definitely a way, maybe some program. I will leave the conversion of an external disk into an internal one without comment, it will be easier to buy it.
  • #8 16767415
    Anonymous
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  • #9 16768058
    Robert B
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    julitaaa wrote:
    There's definitely a way

    There is no. The removable disk will remain removable and you will not change it.
    The principle is simple:
    Asks before buying and not after.
  • #10 16768841
    julitaaa
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    Cool, you don't have to ask anymore, there are 30 days to donate. And in the mediamark they certainly do not know how the external disk will be displayed in windows. I have 3 weeks left, if I find a way, I will write :)
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  • #12 16768995
    julitaaa
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    So it's possible.
    Now I'm a little scared, but I am tempted to stay with the exchange or change ...?
  • #13 16769001
    Kolobos
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    I do not know if it is, in the case of a pendrive is such a possibility, it can work and with a disk.

    You can always create a system restore point before changes.
  • #14 16771848
    julitaaa
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    Kolobos thank you for your help, you are a colossus, thanks, thanks, thanks ... :)
    (However, I decided not to change it, at least windows will not leave their garbage on it, and I will be backing up more often with the mail)
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✨ The discussion revolves around the issue of a SanDisk Extreme 120GB SSD being recognized as a removable USB drive rather than a local disk in Windows. The user seeks a method to change this designation, as they require the drive to be treated as a local disk for applications like Windows Live Mail. Responses clarify that Windows inherently categorizes USB drives as removable, and to have it recognized as a local disk, the SSD would need to be directly connected to the motherboard, which could void the warranty. Some participants suggest that there may be software solutions or hacks available, but caution is advised. Ultimately, the user decides against making changes, opting instead to back up data more frequently.
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TL;DR: In Windows, 0 software tweaks reliably convert a USB‑attached SSD into “Local Disk”; “The removable disk will remain removable.” Choose internal SATA/NVMe or accept Removable status. [Elektroda, Robert B, post #16768058]

Why it matters: This helps SanDisk Extreme 120GB owners and Windows Live Mail users decide between hardware changes, risky hacks, or returning the drive.

Quick Facts

How do I change a USB drive to a Local Disk in Windows?

You can’t do this with a setting or registry edit. Windows marks USB‑attached storage as Removable and internal SATA/NVMe as Local. To appear as Local, connect the SSD directly to the motherboard, which may require removing the USB enclosure. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #16761865]

Why does my SanDisk Extreme 120GB SSD show up as Removable?

Windows identifies the transport, not the brand. Because the SSD is attached over USB, the OS flags it as a Removable device. The “Local Disk” label is reserved for internally attached drives detected on interfaces like SATA/NVMe. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #16761865]

Is there a software or registry trick to flip a USB drive to Local?

No supported software method exists. Forum experts were clear: “You won’t change it programmatically.” Any change would require hardware-level alteration or internal connection, not a Windows setting. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #16764813]

Can firmware tools make a USB SSD appear as a fixed (Local) disk?

Some USB bridge or flash controllers support a flip bit that reports as fixed, but success is controller‑specific and risky. Guides exist for certain sticks; outcome isn’t guaranteed for SSD enclosures. Proceed only if you accept potential data loss. USB hack: turn a USB stick into a hard drive or local disk

Will opening the USB enclosure to connect SATA void my warranty?

Yes, removing the drive from its USB enclosure can void the product warranty. The forum advised internal connection as a technical fix, while warning about warranty implications. Consider buying a plain internal SSD if Local is a hard requirement. [Elektroda, Anonymous, post #16761865]

Can I store Windows Live Mail on an external USB SSD?

The OP’s constraint was that Windows Live saves only to Local Disks. Because USB storage is Removable, the app refuses that target. If the app is non‑negotiable, use an internal SSD or back up the mail store elsewhere. [Elektroda, julitaaa, post #16761063]

What quick checks prove the drive works even if it’s Removable?

Create a partition, format it, and copy files to verify performance and stability. The drive’s Removable label doesn’t block file operations or backups; it only affects apps that demand Local Disks. [Elektroda, Kasek21, post #16761008]

Is exchanging the drive smarter than attempting hacks?

Yes, if your workflow requires a Local Disk. The OP considered return/exchange within a 30‑day window and eventually kept the drive without hacking. That 30‑day statistic reflects a practical decision point. [Elektroda, julitaaa, post #16768841]

How do I reduce risk if I still try a flip‑bit utility?

  1. Create a system restore point.
  2. Back up all data from the USB SSD.
  3. Test the tool on a non‑critical device first. “Create a system restore point before changes.” [Elektroda, Kolobos, post #16769001]

Why does my Seagate Slim external drive disconnect randomly?

The OP reported intermittent disconnects on a Seagate Slim Portable Drive, which motivated the SSD purchase. Such behavior can stem from cable, power, or controller issues. Swapping cables or ports may help, but it’s a known edge case. [Elektroda, julitaaa, post #16764749]

Can local repair shops (e.g., Atrax in Szczecin) reclassify the drive?

The OP contacted specialists in Atrax, Szczecin, and they didn’t have a software solution. That aligns with the technical limitation: Windows bases the label on connection type, not serviceable settings. [Elektroda, julitaaa, post #16760999]

What outcome did the original poster choose?

They chose not to modify the drive. Their plan was to avoid Windows clutter on the SSD and back up mail more often, accepting the Removable designation. [Elektroda, julitaaa, post #16771848]
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