"Safe to remove hardware" balloon does not show up

[198four]

Whenever I safely disconnect any of my USB devices from any USB ports, the balloon does not show up confirming that devices are now safe to disconnect. And when I go to "devices nd printers" i see the device listed there with a yellow exclamation mark (!) next to it. THis started happening couple of weeks ago and I havent been able to find a solution yet.

 

[EzioAuditore]

What error is reported under device manager for the deivce?

 

[NoN]

Might have to update your drivers..right click on the yellow ex (!) and try to update. or grab the drivers from your manufacturer brand.

Any screenshot of the device manager?

 

[wds7]

If it's in device Manager .... then go back there right click uninstall it.....reboot immediately ...
Let wds reinstall it for you .....
If driver update doesn't work then roll it back .....

 

[198four]

Tried all these steps

Here's the error i get

Windows cannot use this hardware device because it has been prepared for "safe removal", but it has not been removed from the computer. (Code 47)

To fix this problem, unplug this device from your computer and then plug it in again.

 

[NoN]

Tried all these steps

Here's the error i get

Windows cannot use this hardware device because it has been prepared for "safe removal", but it has not been removed from the computer. (Code 47)

To fix this problem, unplug this device from your computer and then plug it in again.

So, i've you done it, then rebooted your computer?

 

[gregrocker]

When a Device is showing error in Devices & Printers, rightclick on it to Troubleshoot the problem.

What is the Device - the computer itself? Likely a driver which troubleshooter will reveal. If not check Device manager. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/97061-driver-install-device-manager.html

Did you use the chipset provided by the WIn7 installer, or have you updated it from the mobo's Support Downloads webpage? You may need to update USB controller, or roll back to installer-provided. Never update drivers from installer unless performance requires it.

Troubleshooting fundamentals for Win7

 

[198four]

Tried all these steps

Here's the error i get

Windows cannot use this hardware device because it has been prepared for "safe removal", but it has not been removed from the computer. (Code 47)

To fix this problem, unplug this device from your computer and then plug it in again.

So, i've you done it, then rebooted your computer?

Yes I have. Same issues

 

[198four]

When a Device is showing error in Devices & Printers, rightclick on it to Troubleshoot the problem.

What is the Device - the computer itself? Likely a driver which troubleshooter will reveal. If not check Device manager. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/97061-driver-install-device-manager.html

Did you use the chipset provided by the WIn7 installer, or have you updated it from the mobo's Support Downloads webpage? You may need to update USB controller, or roll back to installer-provided. Never update drivers from installer unless performance requires it.

Troubleshooting fundamentals for Win7

Could you guide me a little more. From what I understand, I should stick with Windows 7 provided drivers and shouldn't have used the CD that came with my motherboard? I have an ASUS M4A785-M motherboard...where can I get USB controller driver?

 

[gregrocker]

Are the drivers current?

Check the Asus Support Downloads webpage for your model.

Try running http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1538-sfc-scannow-command-system-file-checker.html now.

If this doesn't help, try a http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/3413-repair-install.html?ltr=R

 

[NoN]

When a Device is showing error in Devices & Printers, rightclick on it to Troubleshoot the problem.

What is the Device - the computer itself? Likely a driver which troubleshooter will reveal. If not check Device manager. http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/97061-driver-install-device-manager.html

Did you use the chipset provided by the WIn7 installer, or have you updated it from the mobo's Support Downloads webpage? You may need to update USB controller, or roll back to installer-provided. Never update drivers from installer unless performance requires it.

Troubleshooting fundamentals for Win7

Could you guide me a little more. From what I understand, I should stick with Windows 7 provided drivers and shouldn't have used the CD that came with my motherboard? I have an ASUS M4A785-M motherboard...where can I get USB controller driver?

Maybe here?:
ASUS M4A785-M drivers & bios

Looks you have AMD Chipset 7 serie...there's some for Win7 x32 & x64.