Windows 10: Cannot safely remove external HDD
Discus and support Cannot safely remove external HDD in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I am trying to remove my WD Passport, I am using Windows 10, but also fairly new to it. I am trying to eject it by using the option on the task bar,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/Mitzybitz, Jun 29, 2020.
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