Bug: Can't eject a hard drive as long as the Files app is running

[mohsinmshabbir]

Description

Hey there!

I am experiencing this issue for a month where I can't eject USB, HDD or SSD as long as the files app is running. And as the Files app is set as default, I have to exit the app from the taskbar and then eject it using the taskbar.

Also, there should be an option to eject the HDD or SSD like there is for USB.

Steps To Reproduce

1. Open the files app with your storage device plugged in.
2. Make sure that your storage device isn't being used.
3. Go to taskbar -> Click the hidden icons upward arrow -> There should be a USB sign indicating you have external storages plugged in.
4. Right click on the USB and click Eject "Storage Name".
5. A dialog box will appear from old File Explorer that the storage you want to eject is in use. (You can try the above steps several times).

To solve:

1. Go to Hidden icons in taskbar like explained before
2. Right click the Files app and click Exit
3. Now try to eject the External storage like previously explained and everything will work fine

Files Version

3.9.1.0

Windows Version

10.0.19045.5854

User ID

6ac0f401-cd9a-4bb3-a190-410fb7e6937b

Log File

debug.log

[Josh65-2201]

Thanks for the report, do you have the USB drive open in tab?

Also, there should be an option to eject the HDD or SSD like there is for USB.

This isn't something that can added, Internal drives can't be ejected, only USB ones.

[mohsinmshabbir]

Hey there Josh,

1. No, I don't have it opened in the Tab
2. Just to clarify I am not talking about the internal drives but rather the external drives that can be connected via USB or USB-C

[Josh65-2201]

We're tracking the sidebar eject button not always showing here #10154 You can check there or click subscribe in the right sidebar for updates.

I will keep this open to track Files blocking eject issue