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    USB drives

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by JiantBrane, Jan 20, 2006.

  1. JiantBrane

    JiantBrane Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone know whether or not it's important to use the "safely remove hardware" function before removing a USB drive? Naturally, one wouldn't want to remove it while saving, etc., but if there's no activity, is it a problem?

    Howie
     
    JiantBrane, Jan 20, 2006
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    No, you don't need to use that.
     
    Brian, Jan 20, 2006
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  3. zicky

    zicky Notebook Evangelist

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    Good! I hate doing that everytime I plug an USB key....I got nagged by the IT Department Manager when I unplugged those things without doing that ......
     
    zicky, Jan 20, 2006
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