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How to remove USB drive - 'Windows can't stop your 'Generic volume' device because a program is still using it."
I get the message 'Windows can't stop your 'Generic volume' device because a program is still using it." whenever I try to remove my Seagate USB 750 GB drive from my PC running Vista Business.
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LeeTutor
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Could be your anti-virus or similar program that is locking that drive. Dsiable the AV as a test and see if that helps.
did you look in task manager what process is using your disk? then you can stop it there
mranders, any feedback?
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Ok, thank you LeeTutor I have been meaning to test unlocker, but I haven't had a chance yet. Nobus how can you use task manager to see what process is using the disk? I usually use filemon by sysinternals for that.
that is even better
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BEATUIFUL - you rock LeeTutor - Unlocker works like a charm. But why does it try to connect to a DNS server - is it safe, no spyware etc?
I haven't tried Unlocker; I only recommended it because I saw a web page with a similar problem in Vista that said it worked for them. Incidentally, for XP, what I HAVE used in place of Unlocker is a program called WhoLockMe:
WhoLockMe Explorer Extension
If you're having problems deleting a file, you might consider using WhoLockMe. The program has a handy Explorer extension, which shows which Windows process is locking the file. One click kills the process (a virus, Trojan horse, spyware, or perhaps a dialog box enhancer), after which you can delete the tenacious hanger-on.
Version: 1.04 Beta
Price: Free
Download WhoLockMe Explorer Extension now at:
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,25368,tk,hsx,00.asp
WhoLockMe Explorer Extension
If you're having problems deleting a file, you might consider using WhoLockMe. The program has a handy Explorer extension, which shows which Windows process is locking the file. One click kills the process (a virus, Trojan horse, spyware, or perhaps a dialog box enhancer), after which you can delete the tenacious hanger-on.
Version: 1.04 Beta
Price: Free
Download WhoLockMe Explorer Extension now at:
http://www.pcworld.com/downloads/file_description/0,fid,25368,tk,hsx,00.asp