Problem ejecting USB Mass Storage Device "this device is currently in use. Close any programs or windows that might be using the device, and then try again. »

Original title: problem ejecting USB Mass Storage Device

When I try to eject safely my external hard drive safely I get an error with this title message telling me that "this device is currently in use. Close any programs or windows that might be using the device, and then try again. "I did it. I also tried to close all programs running on the computer and it does not help. I also tried to restart the computer, and it also does nothing. If anyone has any ideas that might be useful please let me know.

Hi a. Cook,

(1) how long have you been faced with this problem?

(2) is limited to any specific USB device?

This problem may occur if there are handles open with all the files in the USB (Universal Serial Bus) mass storage device are in use by another program.

Method 1:

(a) Download Process Explorer from the link below

http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/Sysinternals/bb896653

(b) click on search, find handle or DLL (Dynamic Link Library) in the tool menu.

(c) type the drive letter of the USB device in the handle or DLL substring text box and press the search button.

(d) find the process and its PID (process identifier) in the following box.

(e) with a view to the processes of the system tree, look for the process according to the dialog box find handle or DLL.

(f) press Ctrl + H to display the handles in the view in the lower pane.

(g) find the file according to the drive letter and right click, choose Manage close.

Reference:


Problem ejecting USB mass storage device
http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/555665

Note: Using third-party software, including hardware drivers can cause serious problems that may prevent your computer from starting properly. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the use of third-party software can be solved. Software using third party is at your own risk.

Method 2: You can see the steps in the link below by Diana d.
http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/windows_vista-hardware/problem-ejecting-USB-mass-storage-deviceits-in-use/fd56805c-ED8E-491F-8a2b-39ed1c988a71

Method 3: A scanner online for any threat and try to correct

http://OneCare.live.com/site/en-us/Center/cleanup.htm

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