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  1. RICHARDAMOLD
    RichardAMold Win User

    how eject external drive


    Where is "eject external drive" located and is it really necessary?

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    RichardAMold, Apr 19, 2020
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  2. 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, Apr 19, 2020
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  3. RON HEWETT
    Ron Hewett Win User
    Eject options inconsistent between USB stick and USB external drive - Windows 10

    When I want to eject a USB stick I can do it 2 different ways (a) by clicking on the 'Safely remove hardware and eject media' icon in the notification area of the taskbar and selecting the device (b) in File Explorer by right mouse button on the drive letter
    for the USB stick and clicking the Eject option

    When I want to eject a USB external drive I only have one option, by clicking on the 'Safely remove hardware and eject media' icon in the notification area of the taskbar and selecting the device. In File Explorer if I right mouse button on the drive letter
    for the USB external drive, there is no Eject option in the list of options.

    Since I am usually in File Explorer when I have either a USB stick or a USB external drive plugged in, it is most natural to me to want to eject from within File Explorer after I have finished with the USB device.

    Is there any way to 'switch on' an 'Eject' option within File Explorer for a USB external drive ?

    Ron

    PS this is true for both Windows 10 Home 32 bit and Windows 10 Pro 64 bit
     
    Ron Hewett, Apr 19, 2020
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  4. KRJB
    KRJB Win User

    how eject external drive

    how to eject usb external hard drive

    how to eject usb external hard drive that keeps on working
     
    KRJB, Apr 19, 2020
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