Using Windows XP, There is always some difficulty ejecting my USB drive. It usually tells me that my USB drive is in use and that if I eject it now, some data may be lost. There is nothing open at all. No Word files, no Powerpoint files and that's all I really have on the drive. No programs are open, no files, nothing. A few times, I have removed it without ejecting because I become frustrated and need it, especially if I've taken it with me to the public library. What should I do? Leave it at the library? That doesn't work. So I try to eject and get the same ridiculous message. Then I yank it out and it seems to have been fine over the few months I've had it. Today, I'm on my PC at home and getting the same thing. Most times the PC does not recognize the Drive, as in the USB drive is plugged in and in 'my computer,' the icon is there but clicking it results in a blank screen. It's impossible to save anything to the drive as well. There's obviously something I'm missing about this. Any suggestions are welcome. S

This is the Windows 7 forum, but I can help Go to the control panel and select hard disks and chose your USB disk There are several property sheets and the one you want is for safe eject. Configure it to disable caching so the disk can be yanked without concern.My MVP is for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 IT, and I am getting increasingly good with Visual Studio. Developer | Windows IT | Chess | Economics | Hardcore Games | Vegan Advocate | PC Reviews