Windows does not use delayed write for USB (removable) memory.
Are you sure about that? What versions of windows don't?
Windows does not use delayed write for USB (removable) memory.
Are you sure about that? What versions of windows don't?
Windows does not use delayed write for USB (removable) memory.
Are you sure about that? What versions of windows don't?
Actually, this is a policy. On my system I disabled it, so I can remove USB sticks at any time (given not file operation is occuring).
Default is write-cache, so you will get notified by windows that the removal might have lead to corrupted data if you didn't eject the device properly.
Timo
Actually, this is a policy. On my system I disabled it, so I can remove USB sticks at any time (given not file operation is occuring).
Default is write-cache, so you will get notified by windows that the removal might have lead to corrupted data if you didn't eject the device properly.
Timo
Exactly.
As I thought also. So the moral of the story:
ALWAYS stop the device before removal. NEVER remove without using "Safely Remove Hardware"
bd
Default on Windows Vista and 7 is write cache turned off.
Default on Windows Vista and 7 is write cache turned off.
I stand corrected, "Quick Removal" is in fact default under Windows 7. Still, it is still safer to use the "eject device" function, since it assures you that there is no file activity.
Timo