Windows 10: "This device is currently in use" USB error msg (Win ver 1903)

Discus and support "This device is currently in use" USB error msg (Win ver 1903) in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Hello, I've had trouble off and on for YEARS with receiving the "This device is currently in use. Close any programs or windows that might be using... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by 3point1, Mar 11, 2020.

  1. 3POINT1
    3point1 Win User

    "This device is currently in use" USB error msg (Win ver 1903)


    Hello,

    I've had trouble off and on for YEARS with receiving the "This device is currently in use. Close any programs or windows that might be using the device, and then try again." error message when attempting to remove external drives connected to a USB port. Occasionally I've been able to resolve it and safely remove the drive, but more often I end up shutting down the computer and then removing the drive and rebooting.

    I recently went to this website: Fix 'This device is currently in use' Error and Safely Remove USB Mass Storage - EaseUS to find a permanent solution. One of the options they suggested was to eject the disk using Disk Management, but when I right click on My Computer and then click on "Manage", nothing happens. Why is my computer non-responsive to this command?

    Thank you for your time.

    :)
     
    3point1, Mar 11, 2020
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  2. KAPIL ARYA MVP
    Kapil Arya MVP Win User

    Windows 10 Ver.1903

    Hello,

    I recommend you to upgrade to V1903 via ISO file.

    Refer this step-by-step guide:

    [GUIDE] How To Upgrade To Windows 10 Using ISO File

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.
     
    Kapil Arya MVP, Mar 11, 2020
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  3. APRILLAZARUS
    AprilLazarus Win User
    Windows 10 home ver 1903 error code

    I am trying to upgrade windows 10 to the latest version 1903 using the windows 10 upgrade assistant. I am currently running ver 1809 which took out my windows store app, but otherwise runs fine. The windows 10 upgrade assistant errors out with
    code 0xc1900107. I am using a desktop pc, HPE 500F, with an AMD Phenom 1045T processor. Any suggestions on how to get past this error?
     
    AprilLazarus, Mar 11, 2020
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  4. AILEEN ALF
    Aileen Alf Win User

    "This device is currently in use" USB error msg (Win ver 1903)

    USB composite device "driver error"

    Can you send us a screenshot of the error message? We suggest uninstalling and re-installing USB drivers and check if the issue persists. To do that, please follow these steps:

    • Right-click on the Start button and select Device Manager.
    • Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers.
    • Right-click on the first USB controller under Universal Serial Bus controllers, and then click on
      Uninstall to remove it.
    • Repeat these steps for the entire USB controller under Universal Serial Bus controllers.
    • Restart the computer. Windows will automatically scan for hardware changes and reinstall all the USB controllers that you uninstalled.

    Regards.
     
    Aileen Alf, Mar 11, 2020
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