To avoid losing data, it's important to remove external hardware like hard drives and USB drives safely. Look for the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the taskbar. If you don't see it, select Show hidden icons . Press and hold (or right-click) the icon and select the hardware you want to …

2022年2月13日 · This tutorial will show you how to use Safely Remove Hardware for removeable storage devices in Windows 11. To avoid losing data, it's important to remove external hardware like hard drives and USB drives safely.

2023年8月4日 · In this guide, I’ll show you a couple of different ways to safely eject external storage devices from Windows: 1. How to eject an external drive with the “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” icon. 2. How to safely remove external storage devices from Windows 10’s Settings. 3.

2024年10月30日 · To get the Safely remove hardware icon back on Windows 11 Taskbar: Right-click on Taskbar > Taskbar settings > Select Taskbar corner overflow to expand it. Next, scroll to Windows Explorer...

2025年1月3日 · Confirm that the "Safely Remove Hardware" icon isn’t simply hidden: Right-click on an empty area of the taskbar. Select Taskbar settings. Scroll down and click on Other system tray icons. Ensure that the "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" toggle is turned on. If it was off, turn it on, and check the taskbar for the icon. 3. Update ...

2024年6月3日 · Ejecting an external hard drive on Windows 11 is a straightforward process that helps prevent data loss and maintain the integrity of your files. All you need to do is use the “Safely Remove Hardware” feature or the File Explorer method, and in just a few clicks, you’ll be done. Let’s dive into the details!

2020年2月14日 · If you have the removal policy for a device set to quick removal, you can disconnect the device safely without using the Safely Remove Hardware notification icon. This tutorial will show you how to create or download a Safely …

2023年3月10日 · Check the option Windows Explorer: Safely remove hardware and eject media. After saving changes, exit. Now the icon will appear automatically on your taskbar. If it doesn’t, click on the Up arrow to expand the taskbar and select the icon to safely remove hardware.

2024年10月1日 · To safely remove one of the devices, run the command: Select the device in the Safely Remove Hardware dialog and click Stop. The device can then be safely unplugged. Don’t worry about safely ejecting USB sticks. Starting from Windows 10 1809, the Quick Removal option is enabled by default for external storage devices (USB flash drives).

The Safely Remove Hardware icon protects a USB device if ejected. However, many of us either have a device plugged in all the time or never used this icon. Here's how to hide the icon from view. We also discuss a related problem when you have greyed-out options when trying to turn an icon on or off. 1: Hide the Icon