Safely remove system drive while computer is on??


  1. thx1139
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    Win 7 Home Premium (OEM) - Install date: 02-2010
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    Safely remove system drive while computer is on??


    My 'safely remove hardware' thing gives an option to "safely remove" my system drive! What's that all about? Couldn't W7 be programmed to recognise that one of my devices should never be offered for removal? I'm not going to try it, but I suppose it would always response "this device is busy blah blah"?
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  3. kegobeer
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    How is your system drive connected?
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  4. Jonathan_King
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    Windows 7 Professional x64
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    Nothing happens. See screenshot.

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