Windows 10 Little Box Doesn't Open Anymore...

Discussion in 'Software' started by Stephen_c16, Dec 1, 2017.

  1. Stephen_c16

    Stephen_c16 Master Sergeant

    Hello again,
    The warning message to say 'it is now safe to remove the USB' no longer opens. The computer makes a noise as if something has happened. A box used to open after the sound, It no longer does.
    I miss it.
    This of course happens after I Safely remove hard ware stuff.
    Any thoughts,
    s.
     
  2. baklogic

    baklogic The Tinkerer

    You may find clearing the old connections will sort it out- if there are several items in the list it could cause this problem.
    Advanced system care has the facility
     
  3. Stephen_c16

    Stephen_c16 Master Sergeant

    Can you remove USB hardware using
    ?
    I have many USB connections and the remove hardware shows only the
    removable connections.
    s.
     
  4. baklogic

    baklogic The Tinkerer

    What you actually do is to clear off all old connections - Windows keeps it in memory/history.
    Driver booster will do it (a tool of Iobit (Advanced system Care ))
    - I am not sure, but I think the free version will do the same (mine is pro version)
    http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/iobit_driver_booster.html
    If you run it and update drivers, it should show this
     

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  5. Stephen_c16

    Stephen_c16 Master Sergeant

    Yes. I'm up to date...
    and puzzled.
    Thank you.
    s.
     
  6. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    If you can't find the Safely Remove Hardware icon, press and hold (or right-click) the taskbar and select Taskbar settings . Under Notification Area, choose Select which icons appear on the taskbar. Scroll toWindows Explorer: Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media and turn it on.
     
  7. Stephen_c16

    Stephen_c16 Master Sergeant

    Thank you TimW, My problem is a little eclectic.
    is present.
    When I choose an icon to disconnect, choose and the Windows exclamation sound occurs. After this a box used to open saying it was fine to disconnect the hardware.
    That same box no longer opens and I was wondering how I could encourage it to come back.
    Many thanks,
    s.
     
  8. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Try right clicking start / settings / system and notifications ..... see if it is set to show notifications on the lock screen. Also make sure "Get notifications from all apps" is selected.
     
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  9. Stephen_c16

    Stephen_c16 Master Sergeant

    Brilliant. I have my box back.
    Thank you,
    s.

    safetoremove.jpg
     
  10. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    No problem!! :)
     

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