IST External Drive makes noise when laptop is shutting down - Windows update related?

[Microsoft Windows]

This began a few days ago, briefly disappeared, and is now happening again. drive was purchased in early 2023, so not too oldAnytime my laptop shuts down, the external drive makes a click noise, the same happens when it's unplugged from the cable or ejected normally. Not sure if I should be concerned. (but does not make the noise when it automatically turns off when not in use when the laptop is on)There are no odd noises when the drive is actively in use, the lights on it are flashing normally, and opening its files is also fine.The laptop is a typical HP Windows 11 one.Friend thinks a recent

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