Stopping and removing a USB device

CAUTION: To prevent loss of information or an unresponsive system, stop a USB device before removing it.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to a USB connector, do not pull on the cable to remove the USB device. To stop and remove a USB device:

1.Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the notification area, at the far right of the taskbar.

NOTE: To display the Safely Remove Hardware icon, click the Show Hidden Icons icon (< or <<) in the notification area.

2.Click the name of the device in the list.

NOTE: If the USB device is not listed, you do not have to stop the device before you remove it.

3.Click Stop, and then click OK.

4.Remove the device.

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