Question Some checking after turning an internal SSD/HDD into an external one using an enclosure ?

[TheHardWay]

Hello everyone.

I have two computers.
Is there some way to copy files from the 2nd PC to the 1st one ?

The 1st PC has only one internal SSD. I connect the SSD to the 2nd PC using a SATA-to-USB external enclosure.

https://imgur.com/pgwCmEn

When I connect the SSD back to the 1st PC, I see the following picture before any OS is loaded:

https://imgur.com/Ez2Wk6e

(something like that, I painted it) It looks like some checking... How does it know that the SSD was removed?

My question is simple: What's that (for)?

OS: Windows 10, Windows 7
SSD: Goldenfir 2.5 SSD, completely new and empty (just OS), has two partitions.
Enclosure: Hoco HB46 2.5 inches SATA USB-A3.0

It's all working fine. If I did it often, I would be annoyed by the checking.

 

[Ralston18]

Are you trying to copy the OS from the 2nd PC and then copy that OS back to 1st PC?

What may be happening is some sort of check to confirm available drive space or perhaps some AV scan of the files involved.

What software tool or utility software are you using in the attempt to copy the files?

More information needed:

Update your post to include full system hardware specs and OS information.

Include PSU: make, model, wattage, age, condition (original to build, new, refurbished, used)?

Disk drive(s): make, model, capacity, how full?

 

[TheHardWay]

Are you trying to copy the OS from the 2nd PC and then copy that OS back to 1st PC?

No. Just some files (movies). It's better not to wear out a flash drive.

What may be happening is some sort of check to confirm available drive space or perhaps some AV scan of the files involved.

I don't think it's AV. It's happening before any OS or LiveUSB is loaded. It looks like firmware (because of the logo), but I'm not sure.

What software tool or utility software are you using in the attempt to copy the files?

Standard Windows Explorer copy-paste.

 

[Ralston18]

So that is happening with Windows running - correct?

System specs? OS version?

Before attempting to do the copy open Task Manager (as admin) and leave the window open and viewable.

Watch for a few minutes to get a sense of what all is running.

Then launch the copy and watch for what changes. Try to make note of any new process that starts when you start the file copying.

lf you are not directly launching whatever is presenting that logo then there may be something in Task Scheduler that is triggering the "checking" process.

See if you can capture some screenshots and post the screenshots here via imgur (www.imgur.com) > green "New post" icon).

 

[TheHardWay]

So that is happening with Windows running - correct?

Yes. I copied the files about 3 months ago. Today I decided to ask.

System specs? OS version?

Before attempting to do the copy open Task Manager (as admin) and leave the window open and viewable.

Watch for a few minutes to get a sense of what all is running.

Then launch the copy and watch for what changes. Try to make note of any new process that starts when you start the file copying.

The OS running on the 2nd PC is old. I check Task Manager and Autostart (Registry, Task Scheduler, Services, StartMenu-Autostart) very often (just in case). When I copy files, no new processes show up. If you're talking about malware, it wouldn't be there, it would be hidden.

lf you are not directly launching whatever is presenting that logo then there may be something in Task Scheduler that is triggering the "checking" process.

I turn on the 1st PC. That logo is a startup screen.

 

[Bob.B]

Hello everyone.

I have two computers.
There's some way to copy files from the 2nd PC to the 1st one. The 1st PC has only one internal SSD. I connect the SSD to the 2nd PC using an adapter (hard drive enclosure, SATA-to-USB).

https://imgur.com/pgwCmEn

When I connect the SSD back to the 1st PC, I see the following picture before any OS is loaded:

https://imgur.com/Ez2Wk6e

(something like that, I painted it) It looks like some checking... How does it know that the SSD was removed?

My question is simple: What's that (for)?

OS: Windows 10, Windows 7
SSD: Goldenfir 2.5 SSD, completely new and empty (just OS), has two partitions.
Adapter: Hoco HB46 2.5 inches SATA USB-A3.0

It's all working fine. If I did it often, I would be annoyed by the checking.

Does it do this every time you copy files to the disk?

If so go through the sequence but don't copy any files what happens when you connect the disk back into pc#1?

 

[Ralston18]

Check the BIOS on the 1st PC.

There may be an end user option to run or not run that check scan.

Make and model motherboard?

CPU?

 

[TheHardWay]

Does it do this every time you copy files to the disk?

If so go through the sequence but don't copy any files what happens when you connect the disk back into pc#1?

I did it once.
I'm asking because I'm curious.

Check the BIOS on the 1st PC.
There may be an end user option to run or not run that check scan.

Make and model motherboard?
CPU?

There is no such option.
I think it was Windows 10. The logo just stays there during OS booting. Maybe it's my motherboard's feature.

Gigabyte GA-F2A68HM-D3H
AMD A8-7600 (I know it's old but it's enough for me)

 

[Misgar]

There's some way to copy files from the 2nd PC to the 1st one.

If both PCs are desktop computers and in the same room, you could copy files via Ethernet (using a cheap "crossover" cable) or via WiFi if both computers are connected to a router. Saves wear and tear on your digital media and compatibility problems.

https://www.amazon.com/C2G-27863-Snagless-Unshielded-Crossover/dp/B0002JFNMY/ref=sr_1_6

https://helpdeskgeek.com/connect-two-computers-using-a-crossover-cable/

https://www.supportyourtech.com/teh/how-to-transfer-files-from-pc-to-pc-using-wifi-windows-11-guide/

How does it know that the SSD was removed?

Did you use the 'Safely Remove Hardware' icon on the Taskbar and wait until a message appeared, saying it was Safe to Remove Hardware?

Perhaps one machine is setting a "dirty" bit on the drive if the system is not shut down properly, but I tend to associate this with internal drives in systems with multiple OS boot drives.
https://www.partitionwizard.com/clone-disk/dirty-bit.html

 

[TheHardWay]

Did you use the 'Safely Remove Hardware' icon on the Taskbar and wait until a message appeared, saying it was Safe to Remove Hardware?

Yes, I did. I always do.

Perhaps one machine is setting a "dirty" bit on the drive if the system is not shut down properly, but I tend to associate this with internal drives in systems with multiple OS boot drives.
https://www.partitionwizard.com/clone-disk/dirty-bit.html

This is probably the answer. I remember I connected the SSD a few times. It didn't always appear in the system. I just unplugged it. That's why I don't have that enclosure anymore. I returned it.