Which is the better way to unplug a USB drive from the PC:
1. Right-click on the removable drive and select "EJECT"
2. Open the "SAFELY REMOVE HARDWARE" icon from system tray and follow the instructions in the dialog that ensues.
Any advise folks?
Thanks,
Arvind.
2007-03-21 01:27:23 · 8 answers · asked by Arvind 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Other - Computers
Eject is for removable media like CD's, DVD's,Floppy Disk, Zip Disk.
Safely remove hardware is pretty much for anything pluged into your computer through usb, like External CD/DVD drives, USB Drives etc
2007-03-21 01:36:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Correct me if i am Wrong. Do we get the Eject Option when we right click a Pen Drive which is showing in My Computer.
As far as my knowledge goes the Eject Option would be present only for CD/DVD Drives.
Safely Removing Hardware is the best option. This would shut down the device before its removed.
Still need some clarifications/comments please get back to me.
2007-03-21 08:33:17 · answer #2 · answered by Sunil Saripalli 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No difference. People are just dumb and try to make it more complicated. However, I would generally use the "Safely Remove Hardware," because that 100% ensures that everything on your USB stays there. It will make sure you do not lose any files, although it shouldn't be a problem either way.
2007-03-21 08:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by true_wahoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the results is the same. You can eject a USB device and it will be safe to remove.
2007-03-21 08:33:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would use the safely remove hardware....it may take longer but it hink its worth it... good luck
2007-03-21 08:30:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's actually no different, as long as the thing is not running anymore. It's juz a way for you not to lose your data
2007-03-21 09:13:36 · answer #6 · answered by eVaLancHe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Method 2. It is better be SAFE than SORRY!
2007-03-21 08:31:56 · answer #7 · answered by J.R. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just pull on the plug.
2007-03-21 08:31:54 · answer #8 · answered by Catman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋