Can't eject hard drives


  1. mkr10001
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    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
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    Can't eject hard drives


    Just added this to my computer

    Safely Remove Hardware Shortcut - Create

    and when I try and eject using the right click on the desktop I get


    Problem Ejecting XXXXXx USB Device

    The 'XXXXXXXXX' device is not removable and cannot be ejected or unplugged


    This is when I try any combination of clicking stop on the drive name and drive letter in the window.
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  3. badger906
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64, & Mac OS X 10.9.2
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    what happens if you try ejecting them in my computer?
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  4. mkr10001
    Posts : 103
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
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    can't do it from my computer. There isn't an option for hard drives.

    Using the icon in the bottom right works fine though
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  6. Corazon
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    Windows 7 Professional SP1 32-bit
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    Bit confused here - what are you trying to eject? Harddisks or USB drives?
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  7. mkr10001
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    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
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    Sorry I thought I'd said, usb hard drive


    edit: just tried with a usb stick and it's the same
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