The manner in which I use the Safely remove operation is through the context
menu of the device rather than use the item in the System Tray. Primarily,
I do this because I find it faster since I do not need to go through
multiple dialogs selecting and confirming the operation. When I am done
copying files to or from the USB device in Windows Explorer, I hit the
Backspace key until I get back to the Computer level and the device is
selected. Then I hit the Applications key to bring up the context menu and
press 'S' to activate the Safely remove item. In Windows 7 the Safely
remove item no longer shows up, but the Eject, which can be activated by
'J', can be used and the Safely remove option will be performed. Without
any other dialogs the system will announce that the device can now be safely
removed.
Don Marang
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From: "jason smith" <thisi...@picknowl.com.au>
Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2010 3:49 AM
To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com>
Subject: [Blind-Computing] question about the safely remove hardware option
Hi list,
I am about to start using a USB flashdrive to copy some files from my
desktop. So that I can use these files on my notebook. Rather than using
floppy disks(yes I have still been using floppy disks smile).
I know that when using things like flash drives and external drives
etc. That you should use the safely remove hardware option before
unplugging such devices. I wanted the safely remove hardware option to
always appear in my system tray. So I went in and unchecked the "always
hide unused icons" checkbox. The safely remove hardware option, is now
always appearing in my system tray like I wanted. However, if I enter on
this option. It lists "USB mass storage device". However, I don't have any
such device connected. I have not yet started using either the flashdrive
or my external harddrive. So what would it be referring to? And is
unchecking this hide unused icons option a good idea? Or will I be giving
myself problems in the future?
Thanks Jason
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