Windows 10: When attempting to eject a usb drive, I no longer get the "safe to remove hardware" message

Discus and support When attempting to eject a usb drive, I no longer get the "safe to remove hardware" message in Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging to solve the problem; I use a WD external hard drive to back up my computer. I have noticed for some time now, that I no longer get the "safe to remove hardware" message... Discussion in 'Windows 10 BSOD Crashes and Debugging' started by WalterAltorfer, Dec 9, 2022.

  1. When attempting to eject a usb drive, I no longer get the "safe to remove hardware" message


    I use a WD external hard drive to back up my computer. I have noticed for some time now, that I no longer get the "safe to remove hardware" message anymore. Where did it go? Is it no longer necessary?

    :)
     
    WalterAltorfer, Dec 9, 2022
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  2. Missing Eject in "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" List

    I use to be able to eject my USB drive via "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" with list as below:

    - Open Devices and Printers
    - Eject Data Traveler 111
    - USB Drive (DWhen attempting to eject a usb drive, I no longer get the "safe to remove hardware" message :)
    - Eject My Passport Ultra
    - My Passport (EWhen attempting to eject a usb drive, I no longer get the "safe to remove hardware" message :)

    However recently the "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" list seems corrupted and shows:

    - Open Devices and Printers
    - USB Drive (DWhen attempting to eject a usb drive, I no longer get the "safe to remove hardware" message :)

    - My Passport (EWhen attempting to eject a usb drive, I no longer get the "safe to remove hardware" message :)

    with { - USB Drive (DWhen attempting to eject a usb drive, I no longer get the "safe to remove hardware" message :) } and { - My Passport (EWhen attempting to eject a usb drive, I no longer get the "safe to remove hardware" message :) } are grayed out.

    Currently the only way for me is go to file explorer and right click the removable drive and click Eject.

    Please help!
     
    Tze Lin Wong, Dec 9, 2022
    #2
  3. Mark Isi Win User
    Missing Eject in "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" List

    Hi Tze Lin Wong,

    The configuration to this can be found under settings. To enable this feature follow these steps:

    1. Right-click the taskbar and select Taskbar settings.
    2. Under Notification Area, choose
      Select which icons appear on the taskbar.
    3. Scroll to Windows Explorer: Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media
      and turn it on.

    If this doesn't work, I suggest that you check with your USB drive manufacturer for new drivers or other updates.

    All the best.
     
    Mark Isi, Dec 9, 2022
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  4. When attempting to eject a usb drive, I no longer get the "safe to remove hardware" message

    Safely remove hardware and eject

    Prior to the latest update In Windows 10, when I wanted to eject a USB i clicked on the safely remove hardware icon, it now directs me to devices and printers, but my usb's are not listed. Why?
     
    Ed Confused, Dec 9, 2022
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