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Question

Removing USB

by Jan 12, 2012 11:59PM PST

I've had a Windows 7 computer for several days now.
Every time I want to remove a USB from a slot, I do the 'Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media'.
But it then tells me "This device is currently in use. Close any programs or windows that might be using the deice and then try again.
Some of the USB's I just look at to see what was on them before trying to remove them.
The last one was when I did a 'Datasafe Local Backup' When I tried to remove it, I was given the "this device is in use message...'
Any suggestions?

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Me too.
by Forum moderator Jan 13, 2012 1:40AM PST

I have choices here.
1. Log out and then remove the drive.
2. Shutdown and remove.
3. Yack the drive anyway.

Your choice. I've been using step 1.
Bob

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Happens a lot and ...
by Jan 13, 2012 2:40AM PST
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