Safely Remove Hardware


  1. Riptorn
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    Windows 7 - 32 Bit
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    Safely Remove Hardware


    Hi, i am missing the right click context menu that lets me safely remove hardware like pen drives etc,can someone tell me where it went?or how to get it back again?,thank you.
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  3. linnemeyerhere
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
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    Have you checked your hidden icons? It should be under Windows explorer.
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  4. Riptorn
    Posts : 120
    Windows 7 - 32 Bit
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    linnemeyerhere said:
    Have you checked your hidden icons? It should be under Windows explorer.
    That's not what i want, i want the right click command.
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  6. Hopalong X
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    Windows7 Pro 64bit SP-1; Windows XP Pro 32bit
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    Safely Remove Hardware - Eject Device

    Post #4 Brink suggested sfc /scannow.

    You might find something else in the tutorials.

    Just a suggestion.
    Mike
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  7. Hopalong X
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    Windows7 Pro 64bit SP-1; Windows XP Pro 32bit
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    Riptorn

    Safely Remove Hardware Icon Missing and Can't Eject Through Right Click in My Computer

    Take a look at this and see if it helps. MS site.
    Mike

    This is a list of Search on MS.???
    http://support.microsoft.com/search/...%3D1033&mode=r
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  8. Riptorn
    Posts : 120
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    Hopalong X said:
    Safely Remove Hardware - Eject Device

    Post #4 Brink suggested sfc /scannow.

    You might find something else in the tutorials.

    Just a suggestion.
    Mike
    ok thanks
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  10. gregrocker
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    Use the SysTray icon: left click, select device to remove, wait for Safe prompt.
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