Windows 10: How to protect storage devices?

Hello to all, I recently realized that it is possible to access data on a hard drive by simply unplugging it and plugging it back into another computer. So I did some research and activated BitLocker. However, I can't activate the data lock/unlock automatically, so I have to enter my password every time, which is quite long. How can I protect my data from being accessed by someone unplugging my drives? Thank you in advance, PIXL

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"Write Protect" on a USB storage device on Windows 10.

Hi Jeffery,



The above issue might occur due to the following reasons:

• Inappropriate permissions given to the device.
• Presence of virus/malware content on the device.
• Corrupted USB drive.

Before we assist further, I would like to ask you a few questions:

• Did you check by connecting the storage device to other computers (apart from Acer Tablet and home build PC with USB 3)?
• What is the exact error message received on the computer?

Method 1: Scan the PC for the presence of virus/malware content by running the antivirus security software. Run the antivirus security software twice to detect and confirm the presence of malware/virus on your PC. Check
for the status of the scan to view the presence of virus/malware.



Method 2: If the issue persists, check the file’s attributes of the storage device by following the steps below:

• Press Windows logo + E keys on the keyboard to open
  File explorer.
• Click on This PC from the left side panel of the window and check if the storage device is detected in the window.
• If detected, right click on the device and select Properties from the context menu.
• Uncheck Read Only and click Apply.
• Close the window and check if the changes are effective.

Write to us with the status of “Write Protect” USB storage Device on the computer in the same post for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



Thank you.

 

Internal Storage devices being detected as removable devices

Hi,

I would suggest you to update your storage controller driver.

Method 1: Update Storage Controller Driver

Follow the steps.

• Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.
• Expand the Storage Controller.
• Right-click on the Storage controller Driver
  and select Update Driver Software.
• Wait for sometime and check if the issue persists.
• Restart your system.

Method 2: Uninstall and then reinstall Storage Controller driver from the Manufacturer's Website

Follow the steps.

• Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.
• Expand the Storage Controller.
• Right-click on the Storage controller Driver
  and select Uninstall.
• Now, go to the Manufacturer's website and download the latest storage controller driver.
• Once the download is complete, double-click and run the setup file to complete installation.
• Restart your system.

Hope this helps. Please respond if you have further related queries.

Regards,

 

Windows 10 Home will not boot or restart with USB Storage Spaces pool drives attached

Hi George,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

• 
  Did you make any changes in BIOS?
  
• 
  Are you getting any error message?
  

I suggest you to update Storage controller drivers and check if it helps.

Steps 1:

• 
  Press Windows key + X.
  
• 
  Select Device manager.
  
• 
  Expand Storage controller.
  
• 
  Right click on the driver and Update the drivers.
  

Steps 2: Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue
is with device. Refer these steps:

• 
  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
  
• 
  Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
  
• 
  Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
  
• 
  Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter.
  

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help