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Windows 11 Won’t Eject External Hard Drive? 9 Best Fixes
- Many Windows 11 users are facing difficulties in ejecting external hard drives or Pendrive. Ejecting Pendrive from Windows 11 freezes the computer or restarts it automatically.
- The error message shows ‘Problem Ejecting USB Mass Storage Device.'
- To fix the problem of Ejecting Pendrive on Windows 11, check if the drive you are trying to eject is still in use. Otherwise, you may try other fixes.
- Update the USB drivers or try running the Windows Hardware and Device Troubleshooter if you are still facing difficulty.
- Close unnecessary tasks to avoid app-related problems in ejecting USB drives. You can also access the Safely Remove Hardware utility via CMD.
- If you can’t eject the drive from the system tray, try using the Settings app to safely eject the device.
- It is always better to update the Windows version if you are facing a problem with ejecting USB devices.
- If the problem still persists, shut down the system, disconnect the external drive, and restart the system to eject the drive.
- Few of the possible reasons for Windows 11 failing to eject an external hard drive are outdated, still in use, or corrupted device drivers, malfunctioning security, and corrupted system files.
- These fixes can help you to solve the ‘can’t eject USB drives on Windows 11’ problem. If you still face problems, consider asking for help in the comments section.
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