Why is the “Safely remove hardware” dialog not always displayed for my USB stick?

Removing a USB stick, memory card or external drive without ejecting it safely risks losing your data. The handy "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" dialog usually sits in the taskbar, but it can be fiddly to find. The fix? Create a simple desktop shortcut that opens it instantly. Just add a new shortcut with a short command, name it, and you're set – one double-click lets you disconnect devices safely every time.
Why is the “Safely remove hardware” dialog not always displayed for my USB stick?

QuestionI have gotten into the habit of always logging off USB devices such as sticks or my camera’s memory card via “Safely remove hardware” in the taskbar before I remove them. This is to prevent data from being lost. However, sometimes this dialog cannot be opened or the device does not appear there at all. Is there a simple solution for this?, asked Theo V.

Answer: With the Safely remove hardware and eject mediadialog, you can avoid ...

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