How to safely remove USB from computer

If you suddenly remove the USB while reading/writing data, the USB may be faulty and affect the data. The following article from TipsMake will guide you on how to safely remove the USB from the computer, follow along.

Instructions for safely removing USB from computer

Note : If you are copying data from USB to computer or vice versa, let the process complete.

Method 1:

Step 1: Click on the USB icon in the lower right corner of the screen.

Right click and select " Eject Mass Storage Device ".

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Step 2: A message will appear, saying it is safe to remove the USB. Close the message and remove the USB.

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Method 2:

Go to Computer and right-click on the USB device and select Eject . Then remove the USB from the computer.

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Method 3:

- If you have tried 2 ways to exit USB but still receive the message " This device is currently in use .", as shown below.

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- The solution is to use Unlocker software to quickly remove the USB. Right-click on the USB drive, select Unlocker , delete running processes and select Quit .

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You can download the latest version of Unlocker here.

The above article has instructed how to safely remove USB from the computer, helping to protect USB from damage and data loss when suddenly removed. In addition, you should use software to protect USB from viruses and keep data safe, available on TipsMake.

Samuel Daniel

Update 05 March 2025

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