This time, we will introduce what to do if your external HDD does not appear in "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media".
In some environments, if you restart after performing Windows Update, etc., external HDDs and USB memory sticks may no longer appear in "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media."
This time from a userComment: I received this message and would like to introduce two solutions that I have tried and found to be effective.
What to do if "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" is not displayed
First, try restarting your PC once.
If the problem persists after restarting, try the following two methods:
1. Remove any external HDDs or USB memory sticks and then start your PC.
1. Shut down your PC and start it up with any external HDDs or USB memory devices removed.
2. Once your PC has started up and stabilized, connect an external HDD or USB memory stick.
3. In this state, check the taskbar for "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media".
2. Remove the device from Settings
Please connect an external HDD or USB memory and do not copy files to it.
1. Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.
2. Select "Bluetooth and Devices" on the left and click "Devices" in the red box on the right.
3. Scroll down on the right side and click "..." to the right of the device in question (external HDD or USB memory) under "Other devices."
4. Click "Remove device".
5. Once the removed device no longer appears in "Other devices," disconnect it from your PC.
6. Reconnect to your PC.
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