Solved Can't eject my external HD?

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I need to do a repair installation.
I unplugged my printers (after removing them from printers & devices) from the back of the printers, but not from USB. I also removed the PrimoPDF from there but not from my programs.

I tried to eject the My Book External HD but it is telling me it's in use. I didn't have any windows open so I don't know what is using it. I removed the short cuts for my pictures and documents from the desktop too. Do I need to remove the USB connectors to the printers? How do I find out what is using it??
 

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Acer Aspire E700 dsktop
OS
Windows 7 Pro
CPU
Intel 2 quad Q6600
Motherboard
Acer fg965M
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 1TB
Sound Card
RealTek
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer 22" X223w
Hard Drives
1TB WD Caviar Black (internal)
1TB WD My Book Essential
PSU
500W coolmaster Extreme Power Plus
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Acer
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case fan
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acer
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Microsoft Security Essentials
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Try logging off and then logging back on or reboot the PC and see if you can eject the external hard drive.

Jerry
 

My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Sager NP9170
OS
Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.40GHz
Motherboard
CLEVO P170EM
Memory
12 GB
Graphics Card(s)
(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M
Sound Card
(1) Realtek High Definition Audio (2) Intel(R) Display Aud
Monitor(s) Displays
17.3
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
(1) Samsung 860 EVO 500GB(OS) (1) Samsung 860 EVO 500GB(Data)
Keyboard
Backlite
Antivirus
MSE, Malwarebytes Pro
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
DESKTOP: Custom-built.
OS: Win 10 Pro x64.
CASE: Rosewill R5.
CPU: Intel I5 4670K CPU @ 3.40GHz.
CPU COOLER: Cool Master Hyper 212 EVO.
MOTHERBOARD: Asus Z87-A.
MEMORY: Kingston HyperX 2x4 GB.
GPU: Nvidia Geforce 650 TI.
PSU: Corsair TX750.
DRIVES: (1) Samsung 840 120 GB SSD (2) Western Digital blue 500 GB 7200 RPM.
Check and see if your AV is running a scan? Alt + Ctrl + Del and look for any processes? Just my 2 cents.
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit 7601 Multiprocessor Free Service Pack 1
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3570K CPU @ 3.40GHz
Motherboard
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. P8Z77-V
Memory
8.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660
Sound Card
(1) USB Audio Device (2) High Definition Audio Device (3
Screen Resolution
1360 x 768 x 32 bits (4294967296 colors) @ 60 Hz
Hard Drives
(1) M4-CT128M4SSD2 ATA Device (2) WDC WD1002FAEX-00Z3A0 ATA Device (3) WDC WD10EZEX-22BN5A0 ATA Device
PSU
Corsair Enthusiast Series TX650M
Case
NZXT Phantom 410
Cooling
Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO
Keyboard
Logitech HID-Compliant Keyboard
Mouse
Logitech HID-compliant MX320 Laser Mouse
Thanks the reboot seemed to be the hold up. Hope this reinstall goes that smooth:rolleyes:
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Acer Aspire E700 dsktop
OS
Windows 7 Pro
CPU
Intel 2 quad Q6600
Motherboard
Acer fg965M
Memory
4 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia GeForce GTS 450 1TB
Sound Card
RealTek
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer 22" X223w
Hard Drives
1TB WD Caviar Black (internal)
1TB WD My Book Essential
PSU
500W coolmaster Extreme Power Plus
Case
Acer
Cooling
case fan
Keyboard
acer
Mouse
acer
Internet Speed
56k
Antivirus
Microsoft Security Essentials
Browser
IE 8
Other Info
I hate IE 9 10 & 11
You're Welcome
 

My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Sager NP9170
OS
Win 7 Pro x64 / Win 10 Pro
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-3630QM CPU @ 2.40GHz
Motherboard
CLEVO P170EM
Memory
12 GB
Graphics Card(s)
(1) Intel(R) HD Graphics 4000 (2) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 675M
Sound Card
(1) Realtek High Definition Audio (2) Intel(R) Display Aud
Monitor(s) Displays
17.3
Screen Resolution
1920x1080
Hard Drives
(1) Samsung 860 EVO 500GB(OS) (1) Samsung 860 EVO 500GB(Data)
Keyboard
Backlite
Antivirus
MSE, Malwarebytes Pro
Browser
Firefox
Other Info
DESKTOP: Custom-built.
OS: Win 10 Pro x64.
CASE: Rosewill R5.
CPU: Intel I5 4670K CPU @ 3.40GHz.
CPU COOLER: Cool Master Hyper 212 EVO.
MOTHERBOARD: Asus Z87-A.
MEMORY: Kingston HyperX 2x4 GB.
GPU: Nvidia Geforce 650 TI.
PSU: Corsair TX750.
DRIVES: (1) Samsung 840 120 GB SSD (2) Western Digital blue 500 GB 7200 RPM.
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