Incorrect removal of the flash card can damage the information stored on it by destroying some files. Based on this, the removal of the device must be carried out in the correct manner.
Necessary
Computer, flash card
Instructions
Step 1
Before removing the flash card from the USB port, it must first be correctly inserted and opened. It is quite possible that when you run the USB flash drive on your computer, you will download a lot of malware to your PC. This can affect the operation of the entire system as a whole, as well as harm the components.
Step 2
Correct activation of the flash card. After inserting the USB flash drive into a free USB port and waiting for it to be detected by the system, do not rush to open the documents stored on the device. First, you need to check its contents for malware using antivirus software. This can be done in the interface of the antivirus software by setting a flash card scan, or through the properties of the flash drive (by clicking on the device shortcut with the left mouse button, select "Check for viruses").
Step 3
Correct removal of the device. As many users think, to stop working with a flash card, it is enough to pull it out of the USB port. This is by no means the case. The first step is to safely remove the device. The corresponding shortcut that appears on the taskbar when the flash card is turned on is responsible for this operation. Right-click on it and select the "Safely Remove Hardware" option. As soon as the operation is completed, a notification will appear about the possibility of removing the flash drive from the USB port.
