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The safe eject issue tag covers a Windows 11 bug that prevents users from safely ejecting USB drives when Task Manager is open. This problem affects the standard eject process via the taskbar icon, potentially leading to data corruption if drives are removed without proper ejection. The tag includes discussions of this specific bug in Windows 11 22H2 and related troubleshooting for USB storage devices.
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    NEWS New Windows 11 problem holds your USB drives hostage

    Windows 11 22H2 has an annoying new bug which is preventing some users from being able to safely eject their USB devices if Task Manager is open. Whenever you plug in a USB device, especially a storage device such as a USB flash drive, you should always make sure you safely eject it before...
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