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The Windows 11 USB eject bug prevents users from safely ejecting USB drives when Task Manager is open. This issue, reported in Windows 11 22H2, blocks the standard eject option via the taskbar icon, potentially risking data corruption if drives are removed without proper ejection. The bug specifically affects USB storage devices like flash drives. Users encountering this problem may need to close Task Manager before ejecting or use alternative methods such as the 'Safely Remove Hardware' dialog. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue, and a fix is expected in a future update.
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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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