Comments on: Remount Ejected or Safely Removed USB Device Without Unplug and Reinsert

By: FidoFuz

FidoFuz — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:05:11 +0000

I had to reattach a drive using remote desktop on a PC 300 miles away when unplugging and re-attaching is not an option. This solved my problem

By: jackman

jackman — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 20:56:13 +0000

Doesnt work , it asks me to restart PC after doing the instruction above , -1 dude

By: Patty

Patty — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 08:13:20 +0000

I am running Windows 7 Ultimate. As in post #34, you must eject the disk first (for me, in the tray where the clock is). Then you should be able to disable the device and then enable. After that, you will have to restart. A few annoying clicks beats taking my desk apart any day! Thanks for the tip!

By: Al W

Al W — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:42:32 +0000

I found that the restart windows message will appear if the device is in use. So, disable the usb device with some other software(or make sure its not being used) first then you can do the disable/re-enabling from device manager.

By: James

James — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:53:48 +0000

Ihad tried SafelyRemoveprogram and thought it freeware but when saw the$20 price tag I went looking. Your tip works beautifully. I noticed a few had problems.. but maybe thay did as i first did. i stopped the usb wiith the exclamation then enabled it. Wrong! you’ll get the must restart notice….. It has to be the “parent” hub then works fine

By: Regina

Regina — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:25:46 +0000

Hi! I need help. I accidentally safely removed the cd-rom drive and I can’t put it back. I tried the instructions on the top but I can’t find the cd-rom drive in device manager. I will be dead because I just borrowed this laptop. PLEASE HELP!!!! Thanks….

By: Bruce Tech Guy

Bruce Tech Guy — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 08:39:08 +0000

P.S. of course a possible side effect is that I may feel less compelled to clean out under the desk, since I may not have to crawl around down there as often ! ;)