Windows 10: ejecting external ssd issues

Discus and support ejecting external ssd issues in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Having issues when I try to eject either of my SSD drives. Says it is open or still being used by another process after closing all folders and files.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by DENNIS140, May 3, 2022.

  1. DENNIS140
    DENNIS140 Win User

    ejecting external ssd issues


    Having issues when I try to eject either of my SSD drives. Says it is open or still being used by another process after closing all folders and files. Sometimes it ejects, but most times it does not and I get the "Still in use" message. Any ideas on solving?

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    DENNIS140, May 3, 2022
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  2. LACRUMB
    lacrumb Win User

    Eject SSD drive efficiently from file explorer

    SSD drives are not eject-able. They have to be physically removed.

    If it is a USB stick then eject will show on the right click list.
     
    lacrumb, May 3, 2022
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  3. ARUN B J
    Arun B J Win User
    Eject options inconsistent between USB stick and USB external drive - Windows 10

    Hi,



    Before we proceed, I need more information to help you better.


    • Have you tried connecting different external drive?

    • Do you face the same issue with different external drive?


    As a work around , I suggest you to connect different external drive to your system and check whether will you get the option to Eject from File explorer or not.

    And also try connecting same external drive to different system and check if the issue persist.



    Reply with necessary information so that can assist you better.
     
    Arun B J, May 3, 2022
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  4. JUNAID_A
    Junaid_A Win User

    ejecting external ssd issues

    An error occured while ejecting

    Hi Johnny,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community forum.



    I suggest you to follow the steps listed in
    problem ejecting USB mass storage device     and check if it works.



    Note: The article holds good for Windows 10.



    Hope it helps.
     
    Junaid_A, May 3, 2022
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