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I don't really like using third party software though.I had this problem too -- like you I freaked at the possible loss of data.
As I understand it (ex Brink for memory) USB powered storage devices do not buffer in themselves where as self powered storage devices (power from an electrical connection) self buffer.
If you have added, deleted, edited anything on the USB powered storage device -- writing onto the device is slower than self powered are faster at writing because they self buffer.
I now use a commercial Program "USB Safely Remove".
It gives considerable feedback as to where the "holdup" iseg, WinExp window still open that references the HDMy desktop gets rather busy and trying to view what is open (especially with Win7/8 Taskbar "stacking") -- USB Safley Remove saves me considerable time. (I have also implemented it in my small business)
Files on the HD that are still open.
Prior to "USB Safely Remove" I corrupted a backup disc because I did not know about the buffering thing.
"USB Safely Remove" has been worth the money for me. (Wife and staff now understand what is going on)
Hope this helps :)
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Indexing: Others more knowledgeable than me might know if Indexing can be interfering.
I also use "Everything" (file finder) - portable version, and have not had a single problem
I think that using third party software is questionable because it is not approved by Microsoft.