I had this message “problem ejecting USB mass storage device” also, even though there were apparently no programs using the external drive.
The solution was go to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555665, download a utility ProcessExplorer from the link given there, and follow the instructions
The problem turned out to be that Google Desktop was indexing my external drive – I have now told it not to.
Iman
This is amazing. you can remove the hardware by one single click. it is probably the best USB safe remover.
just right click on the USB drive and choose “eject”. it will ask you to save your data and then you can click on “continue” to eject the USB.
Thanks.
taskman
Thanks a gazillion, this problem was driving nuts in Windows (Crap) Vista, I spent about 3 hours searching for something like this, and finally I found it. Again thanks a million.
Duncan.Idaho
Adware chock full – o – spamware! ebay ads, shady adware/spamware, and the Bing searchbar – and it delays installation if you don’t agree to install bing search bar no wonder Micro$oft has it recommended on their usb won’t disconnect tech pages.
Sanix
Abdullah, actually I have already written about this topic before. But this seems to be a nice software too.
http://www.technize.com/2008/06/17/how-to-eject-usb-devices-safely/
GM
I had this message “problem ejecting USB mass storage device” also, even though there were apparently no programs using the external drive.
The solution was go to http://support.microsoft.com/kb/555665, download a utility ProcessExplorer from the link given there, and follow the instructions
The problem turned out to be that Google Desktop was indexing my external drive – I have now told it not to.
Iman
This is amazing. you can remove the hardware by one single click. it is probably the best USB safe remover.
just right click on the USB drive and choose “eject”. it will ask you to save your data and then you can click on “continue” to eject the USB.
Thanks.
taskman
Thanks a gazillion, this problem was driving nuts in Windows (Crap) Vista, I spent about 3 hours searching for something like this, and finally I found it. Again thanks a million.
Duncan.Idaho
Adware chock full – o – spamware! ebay ads, shady adware/spamware, and the Bing searchbar – and it delays installation if you don’t agree to install bing search bar no wonder Micro$oft has it recommended on their usb won’t disconnect tech pages.
Stay away from Unlocker