Windows 10: Why is explorer.exe keeping my USB harddrive busy?

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  1. Why is explorer.exe keeping my USB harddrive busy?


    Hi!

    I have a huge problem that I cant find solution for. When I eject my USB harddrive I get:
    When I look it up with process explorer it is used by explorer.exe.


    Why is explorer.exe keeping my USB harddrive busy? Capture.png


    There are 2 things that I noticed:
    1) These are all directories, not files.
    2) When I kill explorer and re-run it then it automatically opens these files again.
    3) When I plug that harddrive again, it again opens the same file handles.


    Can anyone tell me why is explorer doing this and how do I prevent it?

    Right now this is the only way I can unmount it:
    1) kill explorer
    2) windows - Remove USB device from command line - Super User

    I would love to unmount it via UI.

    :)
     
    MakeW10Great, Aug 22, 2018
    #1
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  3. usb external harddrive is not detected

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand the inconvenience you are facing with detecting external hard drive via USB 3.0 port, this issue might have occurred due to corrupted or out dated port drivers.

    I suggest you to try few of the below troubleshooting steps and check.

    Method 1: Run Hardware troubleshooter as it will help in resolving the issues with hardware and resolve any simple issues found.


    • Write Troubleshooting
      in the search box and hit Enter.

    • Click on Troubleshooting
      tab.

    • Click on view all option on the upper left corner.

    • Select the Hardware and Device
      options from the list.

    • Click Next to run the
      Hardware and Device
      Troubleshooter.

    Method 2: Uninstall and reinstall the USB driver for the computer and check if the issue persists.

    Follow the steps:


    • Press Windows and X together and select
      Device Manager.

    • Locate the Universal Serial Bus Controller and expand the driver icon.

    • Right Click on all the USB driver icon and select
      Uninstall
      .
    Restart the computer. After restarting the computer, USB driver will automatically be installed.

    As an additional resource, please refer to the below links and check if it helps.

    Install USB 3.0 and other USB devices

    (Applies to Windows 10 as well)

    Hope it helps. Kindly get back with the status of the issue, we will be happy to help you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Aug 22, 2018
    #3
  4. Why is explorer.exe keeping my USB harddrive busy?

    USB drive will not run exes.

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience caused to you and will help you in solving the issue.

    To assist you better, I would like to ask if you have installed any Antivirus in the Laptop.

    I suggest you to run the program in compatibility mode by following the steps provided below and check if the issue persist.

    • Right click on the “.exe” file of the program and select properties.
    • Under Compatibility tab, check the option for “Run in Compatibility mode”.
    • Select the Operating System from the drop down list.
    • Click on Apply and OK.

    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Eeshwar Kumar, Aug 22, 2018
    #4
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