Windows 7 Hard Disk Shown as Removable in system Tray in Windows 7

[jhunix]

Please Help...

i cant find any solutions to my problem, I just install Windows 7 RC Ultimate in my Laptop, when its done, it shows that hard disk drive is removable Drive, i want to make it normal the way its in previous windows version before.

Here my Stuff:

Previous OS: Windows Vista Home Premium 32 Bit
Previous HDD: fujitsu 160 GB
Upgraded to: WD 250GB - WD2500BEV
Laptop model: HP Pavilion dv4-1106ee
Processor: INTEL C2D 2.0GHZ P7350
RAM: 2GB DDR2 800MHZ FSB
ODD: DVD MULTI
USB PORT: 2
eSATA: 1
MEDIA: 5-IN-1 CARD READER
NETWORK: 10/100/1000 GIGABIT LAN, INTEL WI-FI, bluetooth
LATEST BIOS VER: F30

REMOTE CONTROL
FINGER-PRINT SECURITY

Thanks in advance,
- Jhunix

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like Windows 7 RC Ultimate is recognizing your hard disk as a removable drive, which can happen due to certain configurations or drivers. To resolve this issue and make your hard disk appear as a normal fixed drive, you can try the following steps:

Method 1: Modify Registry Settings​

1. Disclaimer: Editing the registry can be risky, so ensure you have a backup or create a system restore point before proceeding.
2. Press Win + R, type regedit, and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\msahci
4. In the right pane, double-click on Start.
5. Change the value data from 3 to 0.
6. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

   Method 2: Update Drivers​

7. Check if there are any driver updates available for your hard disk or chipset.
8. Visit the manufacturer's website (WD in this case) to download and install the latest drivers for your WD 250GB hard drive.
9. Update other system drivers as well, if needed.

   Method 3: Check Disk Management​

10. Right-click on "Computer" or "This PC" and select "Manage".
11. Go to "Disk Management".
12. Locate your WD 250GB drive, right-click on it, and check if you have an option to change the drive type to a fixed disk.

    Method 4: Device Manager​

13. Press Win + X and select "Device Manager".
14. Expand the "Disk drives" section.
15. Right-click on your WD 250GB drive and select "Properties".
16. Go to the "Policies" tab and ensure "Quick removal" is unchecked.

    Additional Notes:​

    • Ensure that no USB devices are connected that might be confusing Windows regarding the drive type.
    • It's recommended to install the final version of Windows 7 instead of the RC version for stability and security reasons.
    After trying these methods, restart your laptop and check if the issue is resolved. If the problem persists, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.