I just got a Dell 8300 XPS. When I try to disconnect my Seagate free-agent go external drive, I keep getting a error message that the device is still in use (even though it's not). I did not have the problem with both my other HP Win 7 computers. I have read and tried several trouble shooting methods that I have read,and stiff cannot get it fixed. Also,when I try to uninstall the driver,the box is not "highlighted" so I cannot do that function. Autoplay comes on when it is connected and I am able to open it with no problem..it's just the disconnecting that is driving me crazy!
Cannot disconnect external drive
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You could disable write caching and then you do not need to "safely remove hardware". See HERE.
Or you might try ...
installing a program called Unlocker. Once installed open Windows Explorer and highlight the troublesome drive. Then right-click and pick Unlocker from the context menu. You will see a list of all the locks on the drive. Hit the Unlock All button. Now try to safely remove the hardware.
Or you might try ...
installing a program called Unlocker. Once installed open Windows Explorer and highlight the troublesome drive. Then right-click and pick Unlocker from the context menu. You will see a list of all the locks on the drive. Hit the Unlock All button. Now try to safely remove the hardware.
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Just because it's not in use does not mean it's not active. Try Ctl + Alt + Del and check out the applications and process's tabs and see if there is anything associated with Seagate. If so, end the process and then try "safely remove" option.