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Discussions tagged with 'shell hardware' on WindowsForum.com focus on the Shell Hardware Detection service, a Windows component that manages hardware events like connecting removable drives. Users report issues with persistent pop-ups prompting to scan and fix removable disks, even after disabling this service. The tag covers troubleshooting steps for disabling Shell Hardware Detection and seeking alternative solutions when the pop-up continues. Topics include external drive behavior, Windows service management, and user experiences with this specific notification. The tag is relevant for those encountering unwanted hardware prompts and looking for effective fixes beyond the standard service disable method.
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    Windows 7 Annoying pop-up: “Do You Want To Scan And Fix Removable Disk”

    A webpage in the Internet describes a way to get rid of this unnecessary and disturbing pop-up whenever you connect an external drive. It is to disable the service Shell Hardware Detection. I did, but the pop-up still comes occasionally. Is there a more effective way?
    • allesok
    • Thread
    • detection external drive fix popup removable drives scan services shell hardware storage windows
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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