How To Fix This Device Is Currently In Use For External Drive On Windows 11 [Solution]

When you want to eject the removable device from the computer, the following error message appears on the computer: This device is currently in use. Close any programs or windows that might be using the device, and then try again.

We use our external USB storage devices, peripherals, and several devices almost daily. When taking out the USB Storage devices, it is advised to use the Safely remove the USB Storage device option. It prevents data corruption in those USB devices. But sometimes, you may see the following error appear, which may prevent you from ejecting the device:

Problem ejecting USB Mass Storage – This device is currently in use, close any programs or windows that might be using this device, and then try again.

Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.

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