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January 27th, 2010, 07:42 AM
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[RESOLVED] USB Disconnect Problem. Need Advice...
Running WinXP... I have a couple of Scandisk thumb drives : one 4gig. & 1 16gig. They both use the U3 Launch technology. The problem is that 9 out of 10 times, they will not disconnect appropriately. I have to either shut down the PC or just unplug them. I have searched the web for clues but can't seem to find a solution for the problem. Any suggestions ? Thanks....
BTW, the forum no longer remembers my ID & PW.. I have to reenter them each time I access the forum....
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January 27th, 2010, 08:05 AM
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With the drive(s) plugged in - look in the properties for the 2 options. See if option for quick removal is selected.
Having something like Windows Explorer open can cause your issue.
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January 27th, 2010, 09:02 AM
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Thanks Steve;
I unchecked that option to no avail. Still will not disconnect. Any other options? The LED on the drive lightly blinks occasionally, but does not flash like being active..
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January 27th, 2010, 09:23 AM
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Which one did you UNselect?
In theory - you "want" to select the one for Quick Removal.
Next question:
If you boot up with a drive in (and do nothing else on the pc) - can you do the safely remove?
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January 27th, 2010, 10:13 AM
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BTW, the forum no longer remembers my ID & PW.. I have to reenter them each time I access the forum....
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Clear your cookies, or at least the one for VDr. That'll fix things.
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January 27th, 2010, 10:36 AM
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You can uninstall the u3 software on the thumb drives if you don't like the software. Its a one time deal and can never be reinstalled.
I always uninstall the software because i never used it.
http://www.u3.com/support/default.aspx#CQ3
The u3 software can be a tricky software that can only run as admin (on some machines) and just generaly a pain.
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January 27th, 2010, 03:52 PM
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Steve; I unchecked the "quick Removal" as it was checked beforehand. I booted up with the 16gig installed & had the same problem. However, I installed the 4gig but did nothing & it ejected ok. But then I installed it again & opened a file, then closed it & tried to eject with no luck.
Now regarding the U3, I only used it for security, in the event I was to loose it someplace. With U3, a password is required to launch it. If I were to delete the U3, I would not be PW protected, would I ??
And SuperSparks, My logon has been ok for the past 2 apps. Thanks for the input....
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January 27th, 2010, 04:18 PM
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I will not claim to be an expert on USB drives, but you can still encrpty them. That would require to use a password. You do NEED the U3 software for that. But without searching for the info i would not know how to do that.
In-fact, im not even sure the U3 software is the issues. Just wanted to let you know that there was an option to remove the software.
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January 28th, 2010, 06:25 PM
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We'll call this case resolved. I took tesdalld advice & removed the U3 & now they disconnect perfectly. As for the security part, I'll work on that issue in some point of time. Thanks to all who replied.....
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January 29th, 2010, 08:15 AM
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well glad i could be of some use.
There are some free programs that you could use, Truecrypt (which i have used) and you can use something like Cryptaine LE (which i have not used) to encrypt your files.
Obviously its not as easy as the U3 software.
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January 29th, 2010, 12:18 PM
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ttp://www.mediafire.com/file/********/USB_Disk_Eject.rar
It is very helpful for any USB device to remove easily from your computer
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January 29th, 2010, 04:41 PM
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AVG is showing this : http://www.mediafire.com/file/******...Disk_Eject.rar as a virus threat. Any other AVG users get the same response ?
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January 30th, 2010, 04:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PrettKid
ttp://www.mediafire.com/file/*********/USB_Disk_Eject.rar
It is very helpful for any USB device to remove easily from your computer
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Not only does it appear that the file "USB_Disk_Eject.rar" contain a Virus, but "MediaFire.com" then tried to open a site with a Red WOT Warning:
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January 30th, 2010, 10:51 AM
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It is a virus according to the online multiscan I did of it. I've disabled the URL's in this thread.
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January 30th, 2010, 02:18 PM
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Thanks fink.......
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