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Removing a hard drive while your computer is running is not feasible with the method applied in this article if you are using Windows. This limitation is imposed by your system.
The method we are discussing for removing a hard drive while the computer is running involves peripheral devices such as external hard drives, 2.5 or 3.5-inch hard drives using a Box, and how to safely remove a hard drive while the computer is running. Don't underestimate this process because incorrect actions can lead to a Bad hard drive. And surely you are aware that whether a hard drive is slightly or heavily Bad, it still causes concern about your data.
1. Guide to Removing a Hard Drive While Your Computer is Running on Windows
Step 1: To remove a hard drive while your computer is running on Windows, first quickly access This PC using the Ctrl + E shortcut. Here, select the drive you want to remove and click on Manage.
Step 2: After selecting Manage, a tool menu will appear. Here, choose Eject to remove the hard drive while your computer is running.
Step 3: Immediately, the system will prompt The device can now be safely removed from the computer, indicating that you can safely remove the hard drive while the computer is running.
2. Guide to Removing a Hard Drive While Your MacBook is Running
For MacBook computers, there are two ways to remove a hard drive while the computer is running to address the issue.
Method 1:
First, simply hold down the Alt (Options) key and click on the hard drive you want to remove. A menu will appear, then choose Eject.
Method 2:
Another method to note is after connecting the hard drive, look down at the Dock and select Finder.
Here, you'll easily spot your hard drive's name as well as the Eject icon. Click on it to remove the hard drive while the computer is running.
Note:
Contrary to Windows, successfully removing a hard drive while the computer is running on a MacBook won't result in any notification like Windows. However, if you directly remove the running drive without using the above steps, the system will warn you to Eject first (a rather useless warning) as shown below.
So now you've just learned another way to remove a hard drive while the computer is running on either Windows or MacBook. This trick will ensure absolute safety for your storage devices, external hard drives, or portable hard drives regarding data integrity or product durability.
In addition to knowing how to remove a hard drive while the computer is running, you should also regularly check and monitor the available disk space on your computer. Checking and monitoring the disk space on your computer will help us identify issues we're facing, including slow performance. Additionally, you should also organize them to make them more tidy.
