if you don't have a virus or spyware, the most frequent cause of this problem is some tool or utility still running. frequently, this is a digital camera utility that continuously monitors for when you insert a new card with images. if you are sure that no such thing is present, then you may need to update device drivers for the camera or your computer.
Herb...
I work with a Toshiba Satellite and run ME.
I have problems removing my digital camera cards from the PCMCIA slot.
All programs are closed, no open files, but when I double click in my Eject Hardware icon , I am told the devise cannot be stopped.
I found that all I can do, is to turn my laptop off and remove the card
begging for help
Patricia

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