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May 18th 08, 06:55 PM
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Windows can't stop Generic volume
I just used Windows Vista to back up my drive to an external drive. It said
the backup was successful but when I went to safely remove hardware, I got this message: " Windows can't stop your Generic volume device because it is in use. Close any programs or windows that might be using the device, and then try again later." I made sure everything was closed, checked with Task Manager and tried again. Same message. After 20 minutes, I finally just disconnected it... What could cause this problem? Would the backup have been compromised? I really appreciate your help. JJ 
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May 18th 08, 10:24 PM
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Windows can't stop Generic volume
Yep, the backup certainly could have been compromised. Unplugging a drive
while being told it cannot be stopped leaves the drive in an uncertain state. You should either wait for the "safe to disconnect" message or, if necessary, shut down the system to close the file system on the removable drive before removing it. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/ * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/ "JustJoan" wrote in message ... I just used Windows Vista to back up my drive to an external drive. It said the backup was successful but when I went to safely remove hardware, I got this message: " Windows can't stop your Generic volume device because it is in use. Close any programs or windows that might be using the device, and then try again later." I made sure everything was closed, checked with Task Manager and tried again. Same message. After 20 minutes, I finally just disconnected it... What could cause this problem? Would the backup have been compromised? I really appreciate your help. JJ
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May 20th 08, 02:50 AM
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Windows can't stop Generic volume
Thank you Richard.
I will redo the backup rather than take a chance. I had left the drive running for over 20 minutes and finally gave up. Do you know if the next backup will overwrite the first backup. That one said it would use 73GB and I only have a 120GB external. "Richard G. Harper" wrote: Yep, the backup certainly could have been compromised. Unplugging a drive while being told it cannot be stopped leaves the drive in an uncertain state. You should either wait for the "safe to disconnect" message or, if necessary, shut down the system to close the file system on the removable drive before removing it. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/ * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/ "JustJoan" wrote in message ... I just used Windows Vista to back up my drive to an external drive. It said the backup was successful but when I went to safely remove hardware, I got this message: " Windows can't stop your Generic volume device because it is in use. Close any programs or windows that might be using the device, and then try again later." I made sure everything was closed, checked with Task Manager and tried again. Same message. After 20 minutes, I finally just disconnected it... What could cause this problem? Would the backup have been compromised? I really appreciate your help. JJ
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May 20th 08, 10:39 AM
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Windows can't stop Generic volume
Frankly, I'm not sure, I use Windows Home Server to back up my systems.
When in doubt, format the external drive before starting the backup again to be sure. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/ * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/ "JustJoan" wrote in message ... Thank you Richard. I will redo the backup rather than take a chance. I had left the drive running for over 20 minutes and finally gave up. Do you know if the next backup will overwrite the first backup. That one said it would use 73GB and I only have a 120GB external. "Richard G. Harper" wrote: Yep, the backup certainly could have been compromised. Unplugging a drive while being told it cannot be stopped leaves the drive in an uncertain state. You should either wait for the "safe to disconnect" message or, if necessary, shut down the system to close the file system on the removable drive before removing it. -- Richard G. Harper [MVP Shell/User] * NEW! Catch my blog ... http://msmvps.com/blogs/rgharper/ * PLEASE post all messages and replies in the newsgroups * The Website - http://rgharper.mvps.org/ "JustJoan" wrote in message ... I just used Windows Vista to back up my drive to an external drive. It said the backup was successful but when I went to safely remove hardware, I got this message: " Windows can't stop your Generic volume device because it is in use. Close any programs or windows that might be using the device, and then try again later." I made sure everything was closed, checked with Task Manager and tried again. Same message. After 20 minutes, I finally just disconnected it... What could cause this problem? Would the backup have been compromised? I really appreciate your help. JJ
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June 1st 08, 07:24 PM
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Windows can't stop Generic volume
I get the same message and even shutting down the computer and restarting
doesn't solve the issue. Help. -- earl "JustJoan" wrote: I just used Windows Vista to back up my drive to an external drive. It said the backup was successful but when I went to safely remove hardware, I got this message: " Windows can't stop your Generic volume device because it is in use. Close any programs or windows that might be using the device, and then try again later." I made sure everything was closed, checked with Task Manager and tried again. Same message. After 20 minutes, I finally just disconnected it... What could cause this problem? Would the backup have been compromised? I really appreciate your help. JJ
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November 12th 08, 06:04 AM
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Windows can't stop Generic volume
Hi. When the computer is turned off, detach your USB drive before turning on the computer. Although windows is not around to assure you that it's safe, there is no application using it, so it's definitely safe (unless you've some applications installed in the drive, then removing it will -of course- prevent such apps from running) -- aleydoon ------------------------------------------------------------------------ aleydoon's Profile: http://forums.techarena.in/members/aleydoon.htm View this thread: http://forums.techarena.in/vista-har...ces/970611.htm http://forums.techarena.in
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