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    How to disable safety remove on a device

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by namaiki, Aug 10, 2008.

  1. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    I just want to get rid of safety remove for my laptop's internal (non-removable) dvd burner.
    Every so often I accidentally click it and then I can't use the drive until i restart (or 'unplug the device'), but the drive is screwed into the computer, so yeah...

    By the way, the computer is Windows Vista SP1; this annoyance also occurs in Windows XP.
     
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    If you don't need the Safely Remove Hardware dialog for any device, you can hide it permanently in the Customize Notifications Box.
    You can also try and uninstall the ATA/IDE channel for the ODD, and let windows reinstall it, then see if that fixes the problem. (Also check if DMA is enabled).
     
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