Removing external hard drive

[ssiit]

Most times when i try and remove my external hard drive i get error message: The device cannot be stop right now.
Why is this happening and how do i unplugged it in a safe way?

 

[manhunter2826]

Take a look at some of the replies here: (Unlocker application as recommended by Linney)

http://www.tek-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=1541498&page=1

 

[BadBigBen]

Why do I get "device ... cannot be stopped right now" trying to safely remove my USB drive?

http://ask-leo.com/why_do_i_get_dev...now_trying_to_safely_remove_my_usb_drive.html

Error: The device 'Generic volume' cannot be stopped right now. Try stopping the device again later

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00218933&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=ca&product=3247894

Ben
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