I have also noticed this (for thumb drives) when I have any Windows Explorer windows open. Even if they are not directly viewing the contents of the thumb drive.
Bobby -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Steinbruner Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2011 4:03 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [H] Strange USB problem? This happens to me at work when indexing or the stupid anti-virus program starts scanning the drive.. Usually if I tell the device to stop a second time, it's OK. -- JRS [email protected] Facts do not cease to exist just because they are ignored. On Jul 23, 2011, at 12:55 PM, DSinc wrote: > I use Windows XPpro sp3....patches up to date! > I use 4 USB 'thumb' drives. > I use an Iomega 3.5in Floppy drive. > > For the past 2 wks, I now see 'yellow triangle!' msgs pop up when I > finish using a USB device telling me that 'something/someone' is still > using the device. Odd? I am the only 'user' I think. > A recent msg is: > "The device 'Y-EData USB-FDU USB Device' cannot be stopped because a > program is still accessing it." > Except for the device mentioned above, I get similar msgs against my > 'thumb' drives also now. > > I don't really wish to load another program. I have this bad feeling I > am loading programs watching programs watching programs, etc. > > Last programs installed are Secunia 2.0 and ESET V5 beta. Both of > these proggies were installed 3 months back. > > Opinions? Suggestions? Experiences? > Best, > Duncan >
