Windows 10: How can I safely stop/remove device?!

My Windows 10 pc went into partial sleep mode when my external HDD was plugged into a USB port. When I woke it back up, and clicked icon to safely remove, got error message saying device isn't recognized. How can I safely stop and remove the device now?

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No Safely remove notifiction pop up, HAVE Icon

1st suggestion didnt work at all.
2nd suggestion works but after that when i stop the device the "normal way" its still the same, no "safe to remove device" shows up

 

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Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are facing issues while removing the device from your Microsoft account as it keeps popping back after removing.



It could be possible that the device was using OneDrive with the same Microsoft account and that might be the reason you are able to see the device listed under your profile. I would suggest you to remove the device from OneDrive
and see if that helps.



You can follow the steps to remove the device from OneDrive.

1. Login to
   https://onedrive.live.com.
2. Now on the left hand pane click on PC’s.
3. Now click on the devices that are listed under PC’s and on the right hand side click on
   Remove PC.

If the issue persists, please get back to us with the results of the troubleshooting steps to assist you further.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

"Safely removing devices" not working in Windows 10

Hi,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

Are you referring to Safely remove device icon or notification?

If you are referring about icon. Follow the steps below and check if that helps.

• Right click on the empty space on the Taskbar and select Properties.
• Under Notification area click on Customize.
• Under Notifications and actions Click Select which icons to appear on taskbar.
• Turn on Windows Explorer option. By turning this on you will get an icon on the taskbar.

You may also refer the link below suggested by Ruth Buruga on October 10, 2015
and follow the steps.

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Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.