Why won't Windows release my SD card?

When I try to "Safely Remove Hardware" for my SD card, Windows almost always pops up with a notice that a program is using it, even though there is no program that I can find that would be using the card in the taskbar or anywhere. Why does this happen? Is there a way to avoid this problem?

OS: Windows XP Pro

Computer: Dell Inspiron 700m laptop

Card Reader: Internal card reader included with laptop

Why won't Windows release my SD card?download windows xp

So long as it is plugged in, it IS in use; simply to record the fact that it IS plugged in!

SD cards are NOT considered "hardware" in the normal sense, they are a type of memory.

Unless your are reading from or writing to the card, just pull it out, or eject it, depending on your system.

Why won't Windows release my SD card?ies internet explorerThe point is that it is NOT "hardware" as such. Report It


When Windows say there is a program is using your SD card, mean you are opening a explorer windows on it or editing a file in it. If you are really sure there is no any program using the device... please do a full virus scan then...
Are you expecting it to eject like a CD?

just pull it out