I need a command to put in the batch file to safely remove the USB drive after the copying is done and before the 'finished' message is sent. It copies various files to a USB hard drive, then sends me a message on another PC saying the backup is complete. Windows has a feature that allows you to eject the drive first. I have a Windows 7 Professional PC with a backup routine that runs on boot-up in a batch file.
When I try to restart the computer with the USB in, I get the Dell start up screen. In Vista or windows 7, USB drives use ‘Quick removal’ option where internal hardware uses ‘Better performance’ and enables write caching in Windows. When using USB mass storage devices, you might run into an error where Windows is. How to fix a Dell Inspiron laptop that wont boot into Windows. Solution: Windows Vista/7 does not need clicking on the ‘Safely Remove hardware’ anymore, every time you unplug the device unless OS default setting is changed. Mac users will need to download the new 64 bit macOS version of. Symptoms : USB drive works but does not appear in ‘Safely Remove hardware’ in Windows vista/Windows 7
