problem with External Hard Disk

fifteen SG

I've got some problem from my external hard disk, which is from Maxtor. After I updated my documents and close every window of the hard disk, I can't seem to safetly remove the drive.

The light keeps blinking as if it's still copying some files but there are already no files being copied. I'm not copying anymore files.

Must wait from 5-10mins then the light stop blinking and can safetly remove. I don't know why though.

Anybody know why?

Thanks

playmemory SG

If you are using XP, the problem might be due to system restore function.

Just disable monitoring for system restore for that removeable drive.

kenn3th SG

2 methods:

method 1:

Start > Run > Type in RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hotplug.dll

method 2:

Optimise it for quick removal

Optimize for Quick removal

This setting disables write caching on the disk so that you can disconnect this drive without using the Safely Remove Hardware icon

the other:

Optimize for Performance

This setting enables the write caching on the disk so as to improve disk performance. To disconnect this drive, you should use the Safely Remove Hardware icon so as not to hurt your USB drive

the choice is yours.