Windows 10: Problem with External Driver ejection

So i have had problems of ejecting my drive for weeks now and had multiple folder corrupted because of it and i have now found 1 of the reason i can't eject it and what is stopping me is apparently the system and MsMpEng.exe which is very annoying and i am annoyed having my files corrupted and i can't even remove the corrupted files which is also quite annoying so if anyone could help i would be very happy

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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.

 

Problems ejecting a portable hard drive.

i have a solution for the problem with ejecting external hard drives this has worked for me on my windows 10 computer.

when typing use lower case letters and leave out the brackets ( ).

i have use capital letters in parts so it is easier for all people to understand.

i will do it in steps.

step 1. try and eject the external hard drive. when the message pops up saying (PROBLEM EJECTING USB MASS STORAGE) do not close it.

step 2. in the search bar type (EVENT VIEWER)

step 3. in (Event viewer) on the left side look for (Windows logs) then click (SYSTEM)

step 4. in (SYSTEM) tab go across to (EVENT ID) look for (EVENT ID 225)
there might be multiple (EVENT ID 225) in that case it will be the top one.

when you click on it. underneath it there will be two options named (GENERAL and DETAILS) select general.

it will tell you what has stopped the external hard drive from ejecting. it will have your device directory and in that it will say something like.

(The application\device\ the name of your external hard drive\program files\ X86\ what ever program is causing to problem).

step 5. when you have found out what program is causing the problem. open
(TASK MANAGER) by holding the
(ctrl+alt+delete)

at the same time. then click
(TASK MANAGER)

step 6. in
(TASK MANGER) go to the
(PROCESSES TAB) scroll down until you get to
(BACK GROUND PROCESSES) when there find the program name that was in
(EVENT VIEWER) click on it and end task.

step 6. close the
(PROBLEM EJECTING USB MASS STORAGE)

that popped up and now try ejecting the external hard drive again if the previous message doesnt pop up again you have fix the problem and the hard drive will eject properly.

step 7. if the problem happens the next time you turn on your computer just remember the program that caused the problem and go to (TASK MANAGER) and end the same task as before. if the problem
happens after then just repeat the step i have laid out and you will be able to find what other program could be the problem.

if when you have tried these steps and you still have a problem chances are it could be a hardware problem with either the external hard drive or the computer its self.

i hope this post will help people out to fix the problem.

please comment if you need further assistance.

thank you.

thomas.

 

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.