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BreckenFoster
Jun 24, 2026Steel Contributor
The Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Windows 11 system tray frequently disappears
After connecting an external hard drive or USB flash drive, the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon in the lower-right corner of the taskbar sometimes does not appear, making it impossible to...
Sanchez
Jul 06, 2026Copper Contributor
Click the upward arrow near the system tray to see hidden icons.
If you see the Safely Remove Hardware icon, you can drag it to the main notification area for easier access.