Programs/services preventing me from ejecting my external HDD.

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  1. RickC
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    I believe it's just the effect of NTFS log files.

    To check, use something like Lockhunter... you'll soon see PID 4 and be able to expand it to see what metadata files are open.

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    I like Lockhunter because it's always available from a right-click context menu when I have the same issue:

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    This post suggests removing the drive's drive letter then re-instating it amongst other solutions.

    Hope this helps...
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  3. SIW2
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    suggests removing the drive's drive letter then re-instating
    that seems a reasonable idea.
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  4. Callender
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       New #63

    In addition maybe check for open handles on the drive.

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