I have the same icon on one computer but not my other two computers and it
seems to be there for USB devices connected to the computer. In my case, it
refers to a USB Wireless Adapter. It has not automatically removed the
device although, for me, the device is always in use when the computer is
on. Perhaps the automatic removal is somehow based on some length of
inactivity. I agree that it would be nice to know why it is there and how to
deactivate it, if desired.

Tom Mayer

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sherry Dykes" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, January 24, 2004 9:17 AM
Subject: [PCBUILD] Safely Remove Hardware Icon


Please forgive me if this doesn't pertain to hardware - I
initially requested help from PCSOFT but was advised that it was
more of a hardware issue and should be referred to you.

I have a desktop computer and am running Windows XP.  One of the
icons that shows up in my icon bar (down by the clock) is one
that says "Safely Remove Hardware".  It decides when an item has
been installed for too long and removes it - I seem to have no
control.  One of the things that it frequently removes is the
hard media reader (SanDisk) that I use for viewing and loading
digital pictures.  There doesn't seem to be any way that I can
remove the icon - if
I click on it (either right or left), it simply wants to start
the process of removing items.  Is there any way that I can
(permanently) remove this feature?

Many thanks in advance,
Sherry Dykes


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