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**Tyree** · 05-22-2009, 11:08 AM

The best way is to shut down the PC before disconnecting any USB device that won't shutdown through Windows.
I have the BAD habit, and I do NOT recommend it, of disconnecting USB devices while the PC is powered up.
So far, I've not done any damage to external HDD's --purchased or custom built.

05-22-2009, 11:08 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,525 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Cannot safely remove hardware The best way is to shut down the PC before disconnecting any USB device that won't shutdown through Windows. I have the BAD habit, and I do NOT recommend it, of disconnecting USB devices while the PC is powered up. So far, I've not done any damage to external HDD's --purchased or custom built. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.