Untimely USB drive disconnect causes data loss

By Keely Dolan

Even the most conscientious PC users disconnect their USB devices before it’s “safe” to do so.

Accidents happen — a hand reaching for a cup of coffee knocks out the USB cord connecting an external drive, and critical data get lost. It could even cause hardware damage.

Lounge member jshaw42 inquires about this problem in his thread titled “Disconnected USB device before ‘safely’ removed.” Helpful Loungers respond in turn, offering recommendations on software-recovery programs and minimizing the damage to valuable files. More»

The following links are this week’s most-interesting Lounge threads, including several new questions that you may be able to provide responses to:


☼ starred posts — particularly useful

If you’re not already a Lounge member, use the quick registration form to sign up for free. The ability to post comments and take advantage of other Lounge features is available only to registered members.

If you’re already registered, you can jump right in to today’s discussions in the Lounge.

The Lounge Life column is a digest of the best of the WS Lounge discussion board. Keely Dolan is a Windows Secrets Lounge administrator.

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