Windows 10: Safely remove hardware

Discus and support Safely remove hardware in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I have no icon to safely remove hardware. I turned it on in settings under "choose which icons appear in the notification area" and nothing happened.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Marc L_907, May 29, 2020.

  1. Safely remove hardware


    I have no icon to safely remove hardware. I turned it on in settings under "choose which icons appear in the notification area" and nothing happened. I went to settings under devices and clicked on usb and there's nothing about removing the flash drive. My email address is *** Email address is removed for privacy ***. I didn't see an area where I could enter it and didn't know how you'd contact me without it.

    :)
     
    Marc L_907, May 29, 2020
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  2. Safely Remove Hardware tool

    Thank you for the update, Murray. Since you mentioned that you've already tried running the rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hotplug.dll command to no avail, we suggest that you create a shortcut or even a batch file using the same command. Just run
    the shortcut or batch file and see if the Safely Remove Hardware dialog window will appear. To create a shortcut, follow these steps:

    • Right-click on the desktop and click on New > Shortcut.
    • In the Type the location of the item box, type in, or copy and paste the following command:
      • rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hotplug.dll
    • Click Next and then give it a name like Safely Remove Hardware, and then click on
      Finish.

    Keep us in the loop.
     
    Aileen Alf, May 29, 2020
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  3. Safely remove hardware icon

    Hi Cynthia,

    For us to properly isolate the missing "Safely Remove Hardware icon" issue, we would like to know the following:

    • Were there any changes made on your computer prior to the issue (e.g., updates, software installation)?
    • When did the issue first begin?
    • To make sure that we have not missed on anything, what troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    Normally, this icon isn’t missing and it’s most likely hidden in your Taskbar. To reveal this icon, you may click the arrow in the bottom right corner to show more sysbar icons. If it is available, you may pin it to your Taskbar by following the steps below:

    • Connect a USB flash drive or any other removable storage to your PC.
    • Click the arrow in the bottom right corner to expand the sysbar section.
    • Now locate Safely Remove Hardware icon and drag it to your Taskbar.

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Michael Gall, May 29, 2020
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  4. FrankS Win User

    Safely remove hardware

    Safely Remove Hardware icon missing

    Hi
    In the last few days the 'Safely Remove Hardware' icon has gone missing from my Taskbar. Also, if I right-click on the USB stick or USB hard drive in 'This Computer' the Eject option is missing.
    In PC Settings/Personalisation/Taskbar/Notification area/Select which icons appear on the taskbar I have 'Always show all icons in the notification area' switched on & all items in the list are in the 'on' state including 'Windows Explorer (Safely Remove Hardware & Eject Media).
    Any suggestions?
     
    FrankS, May 29, 2020
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