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Windows Vista window's can't stop your generic volume because it is in use

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by gpb59, 2013/09/29.

  1. 2013/09/29
    gpb59

    gpb59 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    I've searched around before posting but couldn't solve it, one of the solutions, changing the policies tab to quick removal is greyed out.
     
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    Steve R Jones

    Steve R Jones SuperGeek Staff

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    Guessing you're trying to remove a flash drive?

    Rebooting or shutting down would do the trick.
     
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    gpb59

    gpb59 Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    yes, but I'd like to be able to do it without shutting down
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    You always want to make sure that ALL applications like Win Explorer are open... If the drive has music on it - make certain that the music app is closed.

    You could reboot - then try the Quick Removal option and see if it'll let you make the change.
     
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  6. 2013/10/01
    mattman

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    Yes, make certain that there are no programs trying to access the drive.

    One I sometimes suspect is the antivirus.

    I also dislike doing a reboot/restart, I put the computer into sleep mode or hibernation and remove the drive then.
     
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