Windows 10: Is it safe to eject or delete E: HP_TOOLS

Discus and support Is it safe to eject or delete E: HP_TOOLS in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I recently updated my HP BIOS and selected to create a seperate partition, and this new partitoon is HP_TOOLS. I heard that it is for diagnostics, but... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Daniel Mohammad, Jun 4, 2021.

  1. DANIEL MOHAMMAD
    Daniel Mohammad Win User

    Is it safe to eject or delete E: HP_TOOLS


    I recently updated my HP BIOS and selected to create a seperate partition, and this new partitoon is HP_TOOLS. I heard that it is for diagnostics, but I'm not sure if I can eject it. I would like to now if it's safe to eject.Thanks,Daniel

    :)
     
    Daniel Mohammad, Jun 4, 2021
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  2. TZE LIN WONG
    Tze Lin Wong Win User

    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 (DIs it safe to eject or delete E: HP_TOOLS :)
    - Eject My Passport Ultra
    - My Passport (EIs it safe to eject or delete E: HP_TOOLS :)

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

    - Open Devices and Printers
    - USB Drive (DIs it safe to eject or delete E: HP_TOOLS :)

    - My Passport (EIs it safe to eject or delete E: HP_TOOLS :)

    with { - USB Drive (DIs it safe to eject or delete E: HP_TOOLS :) } and { - My Passport (EIs it safe to eject or delete E: HP_TOOLS :) } 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, Jun 4, 2021
    #2
  3. MARK ISI
    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, Jun 4, 2021
    #3
  4. NYIMA YONTEN
    Nyima Yonten Win User

    Is it safe to eject or delete E: HP_TOOLS

    ejecting a usb drive in 10

    Hi Walden,



    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with accessing Safely Remove and Eject Media USB icon on the taskbar.



    To assist you better, please provide us the below information:

    • When you say that "not I can not get it to show up in bottom right lower", are you referring that you are not able to see the Eject USB icon under the show hidden icons?


    I suggest you to follow the steps below to understand the system

    1. Click on Search bar.

    2. Then type "Select which icons appear on the taskbar" without the quotes in the search bar and click on it.

    3. Turn on Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon.

    Reply to us with the information, so that we can assist you better.



    Please get back to us with an update on issue, we will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Jun 4, 2021
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