Mounting a remote drive as a physical drive is not a standard operation in Windows, as it is designed to work with network shares (SMB) or mapped network drives. However, there is a third-party tool called "Disk2vhd" that can convert a running physical or virtual machine into a VHD file, which can then be attached as a virtual hard disk in another system.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use Disk2vhd:
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Download Disk2vhd from Microsoft's TechNet Gallery: https://gallery.technet.microsoft.com/Disk2VHD-Convert-Physical-93da694a/file/136142/1/Disk2VHD.zip
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Extract the ZIP file and run Disk2vhd.exe.
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Select the drive you want to convert. Be careful not to select the system drive, as it can cause issues.
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Choose a location to save the VHD file and click "Create".
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Once the VHD file is created, you can attach it to another system. In Windows 10, you can do this by going to "This PC", clicking on "Manage", then "Disk Management". Right-click on "Available Storage" and choose "Attach VHD". Browse to the location of your VHD file and click "OK".
Please note that this method creates a virtual hard disk, not a physical one. The drive will appear as a secondary drive in the other system.
References:
- Disk2vhd: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/dd-787443
- How to Attach a VHD File in Windows 10: https://www.windowscentral.com/how-attach-vhd-file-windows-10
Note: This article is intended for educational purposes only. The use of third-party tools may have potential risks, and it's recommended to backup your data before attempting any such operations.