How can I prevent Windows Explorer from closing when ejecting USB drives?
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TechyTurtle94
I'm really frustrated with how Windows Explorer behaves when I try to eject removable storage. Unlike Windows 7, it just closes instead of allowing me to navigate back to This PC or my Desktop. Is there a way to fix this in the settings?
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Honestly, that's just how it behaves now. You'll have to adapt to it. It's been a thing since Windows 7 and nothing has changed since then.
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One workaround is to make sure you're viewing a folder that isn't on the drive you're ejecting. When you eject the drive while Explorer is open to a different folder, it won't close because it can't find any files from the ejected drive.
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Yeah, I feel your pain! This issue has been around since XP! They made changes, and it seems like we just have to deal with it.
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If you're trying to eject while still accessing files, what's the plan there? Ejecting means you shouldn't be using it anymore. Just switch to a different folder before ejecting.
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