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Windows 10 Cannot Safely Eject a USB Drive
After connecting a USB flash drive or external hard drive, the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the lower-right corner of the taskbar often fails to appear, making it impossible to ejec...
Hi HenryPark, I would first check whether something is holding the drive open, like File Explorer, OneDrive, antivirus scanning, or a backup tool. If restarting Explorer brings the icon back, also update the USB/chipset drivers and try a different port. Process Explorer can help find an open handle to the drive before unplugging it.