Windows 10: Safely remove device still not working

Discus and support Safely remove device still not working in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Brand new laptop and no possible external causes for this bug except the Windows 11 bug: there is no way to safely eject an external device without... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by MerryCamelot, Jan 14, 2023.

  1. MERRYCAMELOT
    MerryCamelot Win User

    Safely remove device still not working


    Brand new laptop and no possible external causes for this bug except the Windows 11 bug: there is no way to safely eject an external device without getting the error "This device is currently in use". According to all available help sites like ghacks.net and Deskmodder, Microsoft is aware that the Task Manager is preventing safely removal but still not acknowledged the problem. Please fix, thank you.

    :)
     
    MerryCamelot, Jan 14, 2023
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  2. PAVAN_N
    Pavan_N Win User

    "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.

    Redirecting

    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Pavan_N, Jan 14, 2023
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  3. OCTOPOLUS
    Octopolus Win User
    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
     
    Octopolus, Jan 14, 2023
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  4. PRAKHAR_KHARE
    Prakhar_Khare Win User

    Safely remove device still not working

    Remove Devices

    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
     
    Prakhar_Khare, Jan 14, 2023
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