About this tag
Discussions tagged with 'safety warning' on WindowsForum.com cover a range of topics where caution is advised. One thread highlights a dangerous Windows File Explorer feature where single-click and checkbox selection can accidentally delete files across multiple folders. Other threads address hardware safety, such as the absence of the 'safe to remove' message when ejecting a wireless broadband card, and the failure of USB peripherals to power down after ejecting in Windows 7, despite the safety message. These posts reflect user concerns about data loss and device safety, emphasizing the need for careful handling of file operations and hardware removal.
  1. whoosh

    ART Wearing The Wrong Clothes In A Storm

    :razz:
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • adventure fashion confident pose dramatic lighting dramatic sky fashion portrait lighting lightning nature photography outdoor portrait portrait rocky terrain safety warning storm photography storm portrait stormy weather striped dress weather photography weather safety woman portrait
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  2. S

    Windows 8 Annoying and Dangerous "Feature" in Windows File Explorer

    Am I the only person who has been bitten by this "feature?" In Windows File Explorer I have chosen the single-click option rather than double click. I have also chosen to use a check box to select multiple files (rather than using control-click). I can select multiple files by clicking a check...
    • Sam865
    • Thread
    • accidental deletion checkbox convenience data loss delete features feedback file explorer file management file recovery focus interface multiple folders risk safety warning user experience user interface windows windows vista
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. whoosh

    VIDEO Alert: New Radiation Plume Headed Towards West

    :eek:
    • whoosh
    • Thread
    • alert public safety radiation plume safety warning
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  4. H

    Windows 7 Not getting the message 'It is Safe to remove the devive'

    hi, Am not getting the message 'it is safe to remove the device' when i eject my wireless broad band card. Can anyone please tell me, what is the problem?
    • Hac
    • Thread
    • broadband device removal eject safety warning troubleshooting wireless card
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  5. S

    Windows 7 How to really shut down a USB peripherial on eject

    Hi all, I'd like to know how to really shut down a USB peripherial when I press eject. When you do this on Windows XP, your hardrive for instance will power down, whereas it stays on with Windows Seven, despite the safety message "the device can now be safely removed" I've installed the RC on...
    • Soupeurfaive
    • Thread
    • eject external drive peripheral power management safety warning troubleshooting usb user experience windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support