Windows Safely Remove does not list open drives


  1. bawldiggle
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    XP Pro (x86) | 7 HP (x86) & (x64) | 7 Pro (x64)
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    Windows Safely Remove does not list open drives


    Windows Safely Remove does not list open drives
    - 2 USB thumb drives
    - 1 USB external HDD
    - connected to my Lenovo e540 laptop via a mains powered USB3 hub

    I have to use Windows Explorer -> Context Menu -> Eject ...
    - only then does WSR show "Safe To Remove <drive name>"

    Both USB Thumb drives can be Ejected via WinExp -> Eject
    The external HDD appears in WinExp but there is no "Eject" item on Context Menu ?

    What can I do to repair this problem ? thank you :)

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    Last edited by bawldiggle; 22 Jun 2017 at 02:39. Reason: external HDD no "Eject" available
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  3. mitchell65
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    Try disconnecting the USB hub, then connect one of the USB thumb drives direct to the PC and see if that shows properly!
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  4. bawldiggle
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    Hi mitchell65

    With the hub disconnected and drives connected directly to usb ports, still no popup list in Windows Safely Remove on sys.tray
    I have to eject thumb drives through Windows Explorer
    The external HDD does not even "earn" an "Eject" opportunity.
    - I have to shut down and pull the HDD cable, then reboot

    My laptop is trying to recover a system partition, looks like about a 5 hour full-scan.
    It's 9:15 pm here way past my bedtime (comes with being a Jurassic leftover)

    I will report back here in about 12 hours (9am our time)

    Thank you for your support :)

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    Russell
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  6. Megahertz07
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    With one USB drive connected, open Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Notification Area Icons and see if there is a Windows Explorer (Safely remove hardware ...) and if it is set to show icon and notifications.
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