Block disk entry
Block disk entry
You're looking to separate your system into distinct environments—work and personal—each with its own OS. You have three disks, using one for work and two for personal use. The goal is to ensure data isolation between them. Since you can't fully control the work OS or air gap the disks easily, you're seeking a workaround. Disabling BIOS settings won't help either. Consider using partitioning tools or virtualization to create clear boundaries, but be aware that some configurations may still risk data overlap.
This would assist in read-only mode, and I aim to stop any writes as well.
The operating system won’t write to a storage device it can’t access unless you specifically instruct it to do so, like formatting the drive.
this setup isn't secure enough, especially since I won't manage the work OS directly. Could a middleware OS be used instead? It would run on the work drive and limit hardware access. I recall Unraid was mentioned recently—would that approach work well? I have two SATA disks and one M.2 drive. I could install the work OS on one of the SATA drives and use an SATA power switch extension, like this link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000601282955.html, to block writes from the personal OS. With middleware on the work drive, I might also restrict access to the personal disks.
Used to be a different time. It wasn’t always simple, but it was also more exciting. If you think it isn’t secure enough, there are ways to proceed—like using eSATA drives and disconnecting the power.
Only BIOS configurations or a tangible control are viable. Any adjustments made within your personal Windows environment don't affect the subsequent installation, which retains the capability to format drives.