External Drives - Unplug or Remove hardware?

So, I have removed the drives a few times, everytime I turn on my computer.

I choose to format the external drives. I changed their name. I plan to plug
them in and choose remove the drives, but has my decision affected the
possability to remove the cached data permanently? The system keeps
recognizing "safetly remove hardware" upon start-up, but will not go away.

So, I have removed the drives a few times, everytime I turn on my computer.

I choose to format the external drives. I changed their name. I plan to plug
them in and choose remove the drives, but has my decision affected the
possability to remove the cached data permanently? The system keeps
recognizing "safetly remove hardware" upon start-up, but will not go away.

"Brian V" wrote in message
...
So, I have removed the drives a few times, everytime I turn on my
computer.

I choose to format the external drives. I changed their name. I plan to
plug
them in and choose remove the drives, but has my decision affected the
possability to remove the cached data permanently? The system keeps
recognizing "safetly remove hardware" upon start-up, but will not go away.

I don't know of any way to get rid of the notification icon. I just live
with it since it's not a problem of any sort. If you are allowed to select
"Safely remove hardware", then the cache (if enabled) is clear. That's not
saying nothing can go wrong, but it's less likely that way.
--
SC Tom

"Brian V" wrote in message
...
So, I have removed the drives a few times, everytime I turn on my
computer.

I choose to format the external drives. I changed their name. I plan to
plug
them in and choose remove the drives, but has my decision affected the
possability to remove the cached data permanently? The system keeps
recognizing "safetly remove hardware" upon start-up, but will not go away.

I don't know of any way to get rid of the notification icon. I just live
with it since it's not a problem of any sort. If you are allowed to select
"Safely remove hardware", then the cache (if enabled) is clear. That's not
saying nothing can go wrong, but it's less likely that way.
--
SC Tom

After looking at the notifications: One usb is the one for my printer (it has
a card reader and usb port), the other is the all in one card reader
connected to an internal usb port.

I can shut them down, but they always appear on and I am unsure if I can use
them if I disable them. But I assume if something is detected, then will turn
back on.

After looking at the notifications: One usb is the one for my printer (it has
a card reader and usb port), the other is the all in one card reader
connected to an internal usb port.

I can shut them down, but they always appear on and I am unsure if I can use
them if I disable them. But I assume if something is detected, then will turn
back on.

"Brian V" wrote in message
...
After looking at the notifications: One usb is the one for my printer (it
has
a card reader and usb port), the other is the all in one card reader
connected to an internal usb port.

I can shut them down, but they always appear on and I am unsure if I can
use
them if I disable them. But I assume if something is detected, then will
turn
back on.

Sometimes not without a reboot. Most times you can unplug the device, then
plug it back in (like the card reader) and it'll be picked back up. I've
seen occasions when that didn't work, though, and a reboot was necessary.
--
SC Tom

"Brian V" wrote in message
...
After looking at the notifications: One usb is the one for my printer (it
has
a card reader and usb port), the other is the all in one card reader
connected to an internal usb port.

I can shut them down, but they always appear on and I am unsure if I can
use
them if I disable them. But I assume if something is detected, then will
turn
back on.

Sometimes not without a reboot. Most times you can unplug the device, then
plug it back in (like the card reader) and it'll be picked back up. I've
seen occasions when that didn't work, though, and a reboot was necessary.
--
SC Tom

"LD55ZRA" wrote in message
...
Perhaps this is what you were thinking about:

1) Plug in your flash drive or external HD in the available USB port

2) Go to the Start menu and double-click My Computer. Right-click on your
flash drive or HD and go to properties.

3) In the properties dialog box click on the Hardware tab and as soon as
it becomes populated, click to select your flash drive or HD.

4) Click on the properties button. The general tab will appear by default
in the pop up dialog box. Now click on the policies tab and ensure that
the radio button beside the option "Optimize for Quick Removal" is
checked. The default is "optimise for performance".

In most XP systems "Optimize for Quick Removal" is the default.


5) Click ok twice to close both dialog boxes and you are done. Now you
should be able to un-plug your flash drive without fear of loosing any
data.


I recommend you check the activity light on the drive has been unlit for a
few seconds before unplugging.


--

Brian Gregory. (In the UK)

To email me remove the letter vee.

"LD55ZRA" wrote in message
...
Perhaps this is what you were thinking about:

1) Plug in your flash drive or external HD in the available USB port

2) Go to the Start menu and double-click My Computer. Right-click on your
flash drive or HD and go to properties.

3) In the properties dialog box click on the Hardware tab and as soon as
it becomes populated, click to select your flash drive or HD.

4) Click on the properties button. The general tab will appear by default
in the pop up dialog box. Now click on the policies tab and ensure that
the radio button beside the option "Optimize for Quick Removal" is
checked. The default is "optimise for performance".

In most XP systems "Optimize for Quick Removal" is the default.


5) Click ok twice to close both dialog boxes and you are done. Now you
should be able to un-plug your flash drive without fear of loosing any
data.


I recommend you check the activity light on the drive has been unlit for a
few seconds before unplugging.


--

Brian Gregory. (In the UK)

To email me remove the letter vee.

"Brian V" wrote in message
...
So, I have removed the drives a few times, everytime I turn on my
computer.

I choose to format the external drives. I changed their name. I plan to
plug
them in and choose remove the drives, but has my decision affected the
possability to remove the cached data permanently? The system keeps
recognizing "safetly remove hardware" upon start-up, but will not go away.

That doesn't make any sense to me, I have no idea what you're asking.

--

Brian Gregory. (In the UK)

To email me remove the letter vee.

"Brian V" wrote in message
...
So, I have removed the drives a few times, everytime I turn on my
computer.

I choose to format the external drives. I changed their name. I plan to
plug
them in and choose remove the drives, but has my decision affected the
possability to remove the cached data permanently? The system keeps
recognizing "safetly remove hardware" upon start-up, but will not go away.

That doesn't make any sense to me, I have no idea what you're asking.

--

Brian Gregory. (In the UK)

To email me remove the letter vee.

Brian Gregory [UK] wrote:

In most XP systems "Optimize for Quick Removal" is the default.


Have you checked as a limited user on the system? As an Administrator
this is quite true but not as a Limited User.

I recommend you check the activity light on the drive has been unlit for a
few seconds before unplugging.



Some don't have the light. I use Novatech brand and they don't have the
light.

hth

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Brian Gregory [UK] wrote:

In most XP systems "Optimize for Quick Removal" is the default.


Have you checked as a limited user on the system? As an Administrator
this is quite true but not as a Limited User.

I recommend you check the activity light on the drive has been unlit for a
few seconds before unplugging.



Some don't have the light. I use Novatech brand and they don't have the
light.

hth

--
THE INFORMATION IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY
KIND. LD55ZRA DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LD55ZRA
OR ITS ASSOCIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF
BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF LD55ZRA OR ITS
ASSOCIATES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY.

Copyright LD55ZRA 2010.