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2Log out of Windows (sign out) and then remove the device. That is very safe.– anonCommented May 19, 2021 at 12:41
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I would not only log out but shut the computer down.– berndbauschCommented May 19, 2021 at 14:05
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If you are trying to figure out why you can't safely disconnect, use the system internals process explorer and search for open handles on the device. You should see which process is attempting the keep the device open. Chances are, the process is crapware.– Señor CMasMasCommented May 19, 2021 at 15:09
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Oh, and @John suggestion is exactly what you do if you can't figure out why the drive is being kept open. Lets hope that we can figure it out though.– Señor CMasMasCommented May 19, 2021 at 15:10
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I will be trying that except that I have will be inconvenienced a bit.– MosesCommented May 19, 2021 at 16:14
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