Windows 10: Two storage devices in one laptop

Discus and support Two storage devices in one laptop in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have an SSD and an HDD in the same laptop. All of my files and applications are in the SSD 125 Gb while my HDD is empty 900 Gb. I want to move some... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by zMm-_1, Jan 26, 2021.

  1. ZMM-_1
    zMm-_1 Win User

    Two storage devices in one laptop


    I have an SSD and an HDD in the same laptop. All of my files and applications are in the SSD 125 Gb while my HDD is empty 900 Gb. I want to move some of the programs and applications to the HDD, but I can't figure how to do it. Would really appreciate any help.

    :)
     
    zMm-_1, Jan 26, 2021
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  2. JESINTA ROZARIO
    Jesinta Rozario Win User

    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,
     
    Jesinta Rozario, Jan 26, 2021
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  3. INWELL
    inwell Win User
    Storage Controllers in Device Manager

    Hi,
    This is not a problem( i guess) but knowledge base query.Wish to understand this basic.
    I have a old laptop dell with i3(1st gen)/3gb/320gb sata/dvd/win 7 upgraded to win 10.
    Here my device manager shows an entry of IDE ATA/ATAPI Storage controller and my sata controller listed under it.
    Qst1. Why sata driver are listed under IDE section?(in bios sata drive set in ahci mode)

    Just purchased new laptop HP i3(10th)/8gb/1tb ssd/integrated graphics/no dvd/win 10 home
    Here my device manager has no such entry like IDE ATA/ATAPI Storage Controller but has entry that says Storage controller and under it Intel Chipset Sata/pcie. (image attached)
    Qst.2. Why that IDE ATA xxxx not listed in this new laptop?
    How/why is this change when both the hdd are sata and running in ahci mode?
     
    inwell, Jan 26, 2021
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  4. PAUL BACON
    Paul Bacon Win User

    Two storage devices in one laptop

    VMware-usb storage device not recognized

    Hello,

    I'm running Windows XP in Workstation Player on a Windows 10 laptop.

    My USB CD/DVD drive is able to mount in the Player. So is a flash drive.

    My Western Digital ssd (My Passport Ultra) is listed in "Removable devices", but fails to mount, giving this error:


    Two storage devices in one laptop [​IMG]


    In the Virtual Machine settings, the USB controller is using usb 2.0.

    The WD ssd is compatible with usb 3.0 and 2.0, and is supported by Windows XP. My desktop computer running Win XP has no problem mounting the drive.

    The device manager in virtual Win XP shows it as an "unknown device."

    I've read everything I can find on the problem, and tried a number of suggestions from the knowledge base at VMware as well as solutions via google searches.

    Perhaps the WD ssd just won't work on the free version of VM Workstation Player (v. 14).

    Anyone have any suggestions?

    Thanks,
    Paul
     
    Paul Bacon, Jan 26, 2021
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