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If your USB is currently reading/writing data on your computer and you accidentally remove it abruptly, it can lead to USB errors, potentially affecting the data stored within. In the following article, Mytour will guide you on how to safely eject a USB from your computer. Stay tuned to learn this method.
Guidelines for Safely Ejecting USB from Your Computer
Note: If you are currently transferring data between your USB and computer, let the process complete before proceeding. Afterwards, close all open USB windows before safely ejecting it.
Method 1: Step 1: Click on the USB icon located at the bottom right corner of your Desktop screen, then right-click on the icon and select Eject Mass Storage Device to safely eject the USB from your computer.
Step 2: A notification will appear, indicating that you can now safely remove the USB. Dismiss the notification and remove your USB from the computer.
Method 2: Go to Computer and right-click on the USB device, then select Eject. After that, you can safely remove the USB from your computer.
Safe Ejection of USB Even When Error Message Appears
- If you have attempted the above methods to safely eject your USB and encountered the message 'This device is currently in use,' as shown in the image below:
- The solution at this point is to use Unlocker software to quickly and easily eject the USB. Simply right-click on the USB drive and select Unlocker, then terminate all running processes and choose Quit.
You can download the latest version of Unlocker from here.
Within the scope of this article, we have provided you with guidance on how to safely eject a USB from your computer, ensuring that you can perform the USB ejection process correctly to protect it from damage or data loss due to abrupt removal. Additionally, during USB usage, it's advisable to equip yourself with USB protection tools against viruses, safeguarding your data with USB protection software available on Mytour.
