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General Software Discussion / Re: Windows "safely remove device" thingie
« on: April 15, 2007, 04:49 AM »
Hi all,
This is my first post as I feel I should add my experiences to this discussion.
I have used all manner of USB drives over the last 3 years or so. I used a 20Gb Firefly USB drive for over 2 years, never using the "safely remove device" option. I now use a laptop 160GB drive in a USB Caddy, and transport it between my work PC and Home PC every single day, again never using the "safely remove device" option. I also us a USB Key, and Ipod and a Zune MP3 player. I just cannot be bothered to use the "safely remove device" option and always just unplug the device. For some reason I use the option when using the Ipod, although I am not really sure why!
Maybe I am just being lucky, but having worked in this manner for over 3 years, I am still to be covinced that the "safely remove device" option is really necessary.
Obviously you will all come to your own conclusion, but I just thought I would add my opinion to the discussion.
This is my first post as I feel I should add my experiences to this discussion.
I have used all manner of USB drives over the last 3 years or so. I used a 20Gb Firefly USB drive for over 2 years, never using the "safely remove device" option. I now use a laptop 160GB drive in a USB Caddy, and transport it between my work PC and Home PC every single day, again never using the "safely remove device" option. I also us a USB Key, and Ipod and a Zune MP3 player. I just cannot be bothered to use the "safely remove device" option and always just unplug the device. For some reason I use the option when using the Ipod, although I am not really sure why!
Maybe I am just being lucky, but having worked in this manner for over 3 years, I am still to be covinced that the "safely remove device" option is really necessary.
Obviously you will all come to your own conclusion, but I just thought I would add my opinion to the discussion.