Using an internal SSD as external...to use it internal again = files missing !?

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  1. itsmemario1

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    #1 itsmemario1, Jan 11, 2020
    Hi,

    I have never done this before, but I learned about it today.

    1.)
    I take "C:" (SSD) from a laptop and attach it via SATA->USB Adapter to my main PC
    There already is a folder "Tools" in root.

    2.)
    I copy files to this "Tools" folder, like firefox setup and a jpg.

    3.)
    Re-Installing the SSD in the laptop, only the jpg can be found in the "Tools" folder, butnot the firefox setup.

    I tested this with various hdds now...and there are always some files not showing up.

    What am I missing here ?
     
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    #2 Joe C, Jan 11, 2020
    are you actually "Copying" the files or "Moving" these files?
     
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    #3 itsmemario1, Jan 11, 2020 (OP)
    I do copy them.

    Sometimes the copied files hand out a "The file is not there" on the laptop.

    Could the problem be, that there is only 1 partition "C:" which Im copying to ?
     
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    #4 Joe C, Jan 11, 2020
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    #5 pcnavarra, Jan 11, 2020
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    Does the USB Adapter/"Converter" chip supports UASP ?
     
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    #6 itsmemario1, Jan 12, 2020 (OP)
    @Joe C
    This gave even more errors and I needed to run chkdsk. I could then open the formerly "bugged" folders with admin rights.

    @pcnavarra
    You mean like Intels USB-3.0-eXtensible-Host-Controller support ?

    Neither the PC nor the Laptop has USB 3.0.

    Its a cheap China SATA2USB Adapter, that I havent taken apart yet to have a look inside. I dont know if it supports UASP.


    I guess I try to use a 2nd partition on that SSD, like "Z:" and try to copy files there.
     
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    #7 Joe C, Jan 12, 2020
    If your getting error's by only showing hidden folders, you might have something more going with your pc. If you do not have Malwarebytes then it would not hurt to download the free version, update it and run a scan of your hard drive for anything funky
     
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    #8 itsmemario1, Jan 12, 2020 (OP)
    Its both freshly installed windows systems, laptop and PC NOT beeing connected to the internet.

    It happens on the SSD and 2 "normal" HDDs.

    As it does indeed feel strange, I still think its a "C:" (security) problem...but maybe it is related to one of the SATA ports ? But wouldnt windows cry loud then ?
     
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    #9 Joe C, Jan 12, 2020
    What version of Windows and Where did you get it?
     
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    #10 itsmemario1, Jan 12, 2020 (OP)
    Both Windows 10, 1 is a official 1903 and one is a official 1709.

    I do remember having the exact same scenario with 1 folder many, many years ago, using a internal HDD from a Win7 PC, attached to a WIn 8.1 PC.
    Not all files had been copied...and/or were accesable, when re-inserting the HDD in the bootable PC.
     
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    #11 ghayath, Jan 13, 2020
    just chkdsk With /f switch its a bug in windows 10
     
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    #12 itsmemario1, Jan 13, 2020 (OP)
    Its a bug ? Care to elaborate ? :)
     
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    #13 MS_User, Jan 13, 2020
    sounds like the setup files are hiding mode are u sure their being copy....check your adapter connector also make sure u have Admin rights maybe the SSD is properly formatted.