2006-12-03 02:19:27 · 12 answers · asked by dan 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
I sometimes do this myself. I think it may do something to the hardware. I think this is because the computer is connected to the hardware and when it is just pulled out it may have a 'shock' because it suddenly lost contact with a hardware device. You could lose some data or blow the USB port resulting in you having to replace it. So to be on the safe side just stop the hardware!!!
Hope this helps!
2006-12-03 02:23:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could blow out the usb port, which uses a 5 volt power supply to run the usb equipment, or possible the device plugged into it. Better to be safe than sorry, and stop the device before removal. My father in law did this to his computer a while back.
2006-12-03 02:22:30 · answer #2 · answered by Darqblade 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Although it is uncommon, you could lose all of your information on the USB device or it may become a victim of static electricity.
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2006-12-03 02:22:40 · answer #3 · answered by A+ Certified Professional 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most of the time it does not effect, unless you did it whilst copying files. I suggest safely ejecting it in the future to avoid something going wrong.
2014-11-13 22:05:47 · answer #4 · answered by Preeti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing. I always do it. But apparently if you don't it can affect anything you have stored on the device.
2006-12-03 02:22:17 · answer #5 · answered by strawberry_fairy_6 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If it isn't in use... (ie, a USB drive still reading or writing) than nothing.
2006-12-03 02:21:57 · answer #6 · answered by brmwk 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nothing will happen. It will not blow up. Just as the other person said...your computer will recognize it when you turn on your computer again.
2006-12-03 02:24:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
probably nothing bad
the USB system is designed for that I think
2006-12-03 02:27:22 · answer #8 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most of the time it wont do anything. sometimes it wont recognize next time u plug in, so you will have to restart to have it work again
2006-12-03 02:21:29 · answer #9 · answered by ace2go_millenium 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nothing.
2006-12-03 02:33:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋