The company further explains that the default inbox driver used by Windows inspects the SATA ports and categorizes devices connected to ports marked as “external” as removable. This behavior is not exhibited by all storage drivers, and it has the potential to lead to data corruption or loss.
To address the issue, Microsoft advises users to consult the motherboard manufacturer or system builder for an appropriate BIOS update that correctly identifies the SATA ports and prevents the misclassification of internal drives as removable media.
