USB Safely Remove v3 (USBSR3)
This highly useful little program provides a more effective way of managing USB devices than Microsoft Windows provides by itself. Even if your USB storage devices are optimized for quick removal, sometimes Windows refuses to stop the device when you want to remove it. It may take a couple of tries to stop and remove it. USBSR3 not only lets you see the USB devices normally viewed in the Windows applet, but also allows you to identify the process that are keeping the device locked. USBSR3 tries to stop the process to allow safe removal. You can edit the device properties changing the device name and image. USBSR3 provides a Global HOT KEY option for invoking the Stop Menu. It boasta a simple user interface, a toolbar with familiar buttons, and a right-click popup menu.
Another useful feature of USBSR3 is the ability to see USB devices not revealed in the Windows USB applet. You have the option of safely stopping those devices without going through Control Panel/System/Hardware/USB/Device/Stop Process.
I have a 6 GB Gigabank USB hard drive that I use for my mobile lifestyle. I frequently have Windows refuse to stop the device so I can be sure of safe removal.
Using USBSR3 provides me with peace of mind, particularly when I'm in a hurry. I highly recommend USB Safely Remove v3 and encourage anyone with a busy life to use this program.