Windows 10: how change converted removable disk to Local disk, Back to removable?

I wanted to install windows on my removable HDD then I changed my mind and it's now 2 partitions, how to change it back to normal?

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Changing a "removable" disk to a "local" disk.

My desktop died and I am converting my Surface Pro 3 into the desktop with a docking station.

My questions are is there any way to install software to an external SSD without any issues as I keep getting messages that software cannot be installed on removable devices or is there any way to convert a removable SSD to a local drive?

I take my Surface Pro 3 out of the house a lot and there are certain programs (like my financial tracking software) that i would not want installed on the tablet in the event it is lost or stolen, and these external SSD's are never going to be taken out
of the docking station anyway.

Thanks

 

Not able to remove Local Disk L:

Hello Harrie,

I am Matt, an Independent Advisor and a specialist technician. I would like to assist you with this and hopefully I can help you to resolve this issue promptly.

Please follow the steps below;

1. Press Windows Key + Run to open "Run"

2. Type in diskmgmt.msc and press enter.

3. In the main part of disk management look for the drive associated with L: drive

4. To the left where it lists the disks eg. Disk 0, Disk 1, Disk 2 right click on the corresponding disk with disk L: and select "Offline".

If this does not work let me know and I will guide you though removing the device from device manager.

I really hope this helps, let me know if I can be of more assistance. Have a great day.

Kind Regards,

 

Recovering Local Disk

Thank you for your quick response.

It could be a compatibility issue with the latest update and your local disk. We suggest updating your disk driver. Follow these steps:

• On the Start, type Device Manager.
• Locate and select Disk drives.
• Right-click on your disk drive, select Properties.
• Go to the Driver tab and choose Update Driver.
• Once done, click OK.

Update us with the outcome so we can provide further assistance.