To eject a device without using the physical eject button, you can follow these steps:
1. Press and hold (or right-click) the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. This will bring up a menu.
2. From the menu, select “Taskbar settings.” This will open the Taskbar settings window.
3. In the Taskbar settings window, scroll down and find the “Taskbar corner overflow” option. Click on it to expand the settings.
4. Scroll further down until you find “Windows Explorer” listed. When you hover over it, you will see a tooltip that says “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media.”
5. Toggle the switch next to “Windows Explorer” to turn it on. This will enable the Safely Remove Hardware icon to appear on your taskbar.
6. Once you have enabled the Safely Remove Hardware icon, you can click on it to see a list of removable devices connected to your computer.
7. Find the device you want to eject and click on its name. This will initiate the eject process for that specific device.
8. After clicking on the device, you will see a notification letting you know that it is safe to remove the hardware. You can now safely unplug or remove the device from your computer.
It’s worth noting that the availability of the Safely Remove Hardware icon can vary depending on your Windows version and system settings. If you’re unable to find the Taskbar settings or the Windows Explorer option, you may need to explore alternative methods to safely eject your devices.
In some cases, you can also eject a device by right-clicking on it in the File Explorer and selecting the “Eject” option. Alternatively, you can try using the keyboard shortcut “Win + E” to open the File Explorer and then eject the device from there.
Remember, safely ejecting hardware is important to prevent data loss or potential damage to the device. It ensures that all read and write operations are completed before disconnecting the device.
If you encounter any difficulties or have further questions, please let me know, and I’ll be happy to assist you further.