Your data is kept safe as it confirms that the data operation is complete and notifies apps that the drive is about to be removed. We have mentioned below steps to safely remove USB drive in Windows 11.

How to Safely Remove USB Drive in Windows 11

Use File Explorer

There are a ton of different things you can do in the Settings app, including removing your USB drive. First press “Windows + Me” to open the Settings app. Once opened, select “Bluetooth and devices” on the left panel.

Use the system tray

use disk management

Final Words

That’s it with our article on how to Safely remove USB drive in Windows 11. Unfortunately, some users claim that an issue prevents them from doing so when Task Manager is active. Instead, trying to disconnect the USB device causes Windows 11 to become unresponsive for a short time before displaying an error message that reads, “Windows cannot stop your device because an app is still using it.

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