Do I Need to Eject Before Unplugging?

Hi. Could I just unplug an external drive used for Time Machine backup or you need to eject it before you unplug it much like you would with a flash drive? Thanks in advance.
Gbu.

Always eject any external drive - hard disk, USB memory stick, etc. - before disconnecting it, unplugging it or switching the mains off. Not doing so runs the risk of Directory corruption.

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Do additional hard drives need to be "ejected" before I shut down?

I know this a total rookie question,but I just installed (2) WD Caviars(500 gb ea.)for
music(ProTools)and video,respectively.I am wondering do I need to "eject" their icons everytime
I shut down?In the past I've used external drives for the Pro Tools stuff,and ALWAYS had to make sure to eject first,before I powered down,this is the first time I've added internal drives.
Also,are these drives always spinning and "on"?The external drives had an on/off switch.
I would like to save power/wear and tear/ and not have these running when I'm not using them.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated

The only time you need to eject a drive is if you are going to disconnect or turn off the drive and keep the computer running. If you shut down (not just sleep) the computer, it dismounts (ejects) all drives, so it is safe to disconnect or turn them off after the computer has shut down.

I keep receiving this message "the disc was not ejected properly. if possible, always eject a disk before unplugging it or turning it off"

i keep receiving this message "the disc was not ejected properly. if possible, always eject a disk before unplugging it or turning it off"

I had this problem too, where it seemed I couldn't go eight hours without the Duo drives dropping and getting the "disc was not ejected properly" error message.
I tried the following and so far it seems to have fixed the problem:
In System Preferences > EnergySaver, make sure the setting “Put hard disks to sleep when possible" is unchecked.
I did this only on the Power Adaptor tab, but you might want to uncheck the setting on the Battery tab as well to be safe. (In my case, the Duo drives are unlikely to be attached when I’m running on battery, so I left the setting checked for the Battery tab so that the system can still power down the internal drive.)
Since I made the above change ten days ago, the Duo disks have not dropped, even when I left the system on with the Duo disks connected for a couple of days.
FYI I have the Duo set up with two RAID 1 sets spanning the two drives. I'm using Mavericks 10.9.4.

Error I get when iPod Nano 3rd Gen is plugged into iTunes: The disk was not ejected properly. If possible, always eject a disk before unplugging it or turning it off.

I have an iPod Nano 3rd Generation (2007), and When I plug the USB in and all that, the Apple logo appears then goes to menu quickly, then to a "Connected" screen, and it shows up in iTunes for about 5 seocnds before I get this error:
"The disk was not ejected properly. If possible, always eject a disk before unplugging it or turning it off."
.....I have no idea what to do, so help! please

have you tried using the Restore option in iTunes to reset the entire iPod?

HT1296 an ios device needs to be ejected before disconnecting it

an ios device needs to be ejected before disconnecting it

You only have to make sure it isn't moving data around before disconnecting. For instance, in the middle of a Sync, maybe transferring apps, music, videos, books., etc.
Ejecting it at least will either warn you or safely interrupt the process with no data loss.

Really Need To Eject Flash Drive Before Taking Out?

Hi,
On a PC, you can just pull a USB Flash Drive out of a USB port, without any problems. If you do this on a Mac, it warns you of data corruption, and suggests you eject it first. But, do you REALLY need to eject via software on a Mac? Isn't it just a precaution?

I'm sorry we keep going back and forth on this. I don't know where you are getting this erroneous information from that "without a full eject first the drive may still be vulnerable."
It's really very simple. By default, the OS tries to optimize performance by delaying any requests to write data to slow devices by pooling together multiple write operations into a cache and then performing all the write operations at once (flushing the cache) when the OS determines that it has some idle time to do so. When you eject or "Safely Remove..." the device, the OS forces a cache flush command, thus immediately performing any write operations it may have not done yet. When it is done emptying the cache it displays a message that it is now safe to disconnect the device.
If you select the Fast Removal feature in the device manager, the write cache is disabled, so all data is written to the drive immediately and no cache flush is necessary. If you issue a "Safely Remove..." for a drive that has the Fast Removal option enabled, Windows simply ignores your request because there is no cache to flush. It simply skips the flush operation and immediately displays the message saying that it is now safe to disconnect the device.
There is always the possibility for data loss (especially if you do something silly like yanking the drive out while it's being written to), but if you have the Fast Removal feature enabled, ejecting or doing a "Safely Remove..." does absolutely nothing magical that will make the drive less vulnerable. Of course, there is no harm done in ejecting a Fast Removal device because your request is ignored; but if the placebo effect makes you feel you are somehow less likely to have data loss, by all means go ahead and do it.
Again, this is only for Windows. OS X does not have a Fast Removal option available from its GUI.

IPod nano 6th generation: "Do not disconnect" on white screen w/flashing icon; previously "Connected-Eject before Disconnecting" on dark screen w/USB icon; no content on iPod

Trouble began with "Reconnect to iTunes to Restore" message after I inadvertantly held down the Wake/Sleep button long enough to turn the iPod off before pausing the podcast in progress.
My subseqent actions to try to remedy:
-Restored the iPod
-while Restoring, the rotating circular arrows and "Synchronizing-Do Not Disconnect" screen appeared followed by "Connected-Eject Before Disconnecting"
-when I ejected the iPod and disconnected it, the normal icons showed but there was no content
-Reinstalled the latest iTunes 11.0.3 which I had downloaded previously a few days before my problems began
-Restored iPod again: still said "Connected-Eject before Disconnecting"
-Manually put the iPod into Disk Mode (said to be helpful in troubleshooting): "Do Not Disconnect" on white screen with flashing icon (circle with diagonal line)
-Ejected and disconnected the iPod.
-Reconnected the iPod: same message

You need to either the let the iPod finishing syncing with iTunes, or figure out what application is still using it in the back ground that prevents you from being able to properly eject the device. Just unplugging it from the computer is almost always going to cause issues when it's still in use by iTunes or another application.
So let's connect the device to iTunes one more time and let it finish restoring. Then try syncing a bit of content over to it and wait for it to finish the sync process. Then try to properly eject it from iTunes this time.
B-rock

Ever since the new update, my Ipod won't sync. Starts to sync but then goes back to connected eject before disconnecting. Still won't transfer songs even after being restored. Restored fine. But now I've got nothing on it. Please god help!

For awhile, since the newest update, I'd noticed when charging the ipod (classic) that it stopped going to the charging screen and would stay on the Connected: Eject before disconnecting' screen. But, y'know, didn't matter to me, it still charged... until today when I tried to add music. Tried it many times, reset it... STILL wouldn't transfer songs... It would 'say' it was syncing, but then suddenly stop and stay on the same Connect: please eject before disconnecting' page. I did a couple of times get a message about scanning it but, after restoring that never popped up again...
So, I do a system restore on it and ofcourse THAT works, but it STILL won't sync! So, now I've got an ipod with no music that won't sync and because it's all gone on there, I'm not sure how to back up my stuff (should I need to re-install iTunes... Though I doubt it'd work...)... So, yeah, I tried a different cable too, still no luck...
There has GOT to be some way to fix this!
Please somebody help me out! I so freaking appreciate it you have NO idea!

I think the problem is that the iPod got set to Manually manage music and videos. It needs to be set up for automatic syncing again. Just unchecking that Manually manage music and videos setting does not do it.
In iTunes 12, select the iPod in iTunes (using the device button), so that you see the iPod's "management" screen. In the sidebar (along left side of screen), there are two headings (Settings and On My Device). Under Settings, click on Music. To the right, you see the iPod's Music screen, where you tell iTunes how to sync songs to the iPod.
Check the box at the top for Sync Music. That turns ON automatic syncing for music. Below that, choose the option to sync Entire music library (assuming your music library fits completely on your iPod). Otherwise, you can choose the option to sync Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres and make your selections below. Then click Apply.

Hi everyone, I was wondering if someone can help me. I recently got my first ever Ipod. It's the new Ipod Nano 7th Generation. I have tried to synchronise it with Itunes but it says "Connected, Eject before Disconnecting" but nothing happens.

Hi everyone, I was wondering if someone can help me. I recently got my first ever Ipod. It's the new Ipod Nano 7th Generation. I have tried to synchronise it with Itunes but it says "Connected, Eject before Disconnecting" but nothing happens. I have tried uninstalling & re-installing Itunes but this didnt help.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Thanks for your help.

I think the problem is that the iPod got set to Manually manage music and videos. It needs to be set up for automatic syncing again. Just unchecking that Manually manage music and videos setting does not do it.
In iTunes 12, select the iPod in iTunes (using the device button), so that you see the iPod's "management" screen. In the sidebar (along left side of screen), there are two headings (Settings and On My Device). Under Settings, click on Music. To the right, you see the iPod's Music screen, where you tell iTunes how to sync songs to the iPod.
Check the box at the top for Sync Music. That turns ON automatic syncing for music. Below that, choose the option to sync Entire music library (assuming your music library fits completely on your iPod). Otherwise, you can choose the option to sync Selected playlists, artists, albums, and genres and make your selections below. Then click Apply.

Need to eject iPod while connected to PC without iTunes software

OK. I messed up. I'm traveling and my iPod's battery ran down. I thought I could connect it to my business laptop (which doesn't have iTunes software). It worked. My battery is charged, but now it's telling me to eject before disconnecting. How can I eject without the iTunes software, and if I download it and then eject, will I lose all my music (at least until I resync after I get back home)?
Thanks!

Hello dwayneham,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
There are alternative ways to safely and properly eject your iPod outside of iTunes. For more help, check out this Apple support document, specifically the section on *Additional ways to eject iPod*. No need to download or install iTunes, unless you wish to do so. It wouldn't actually delete anything unless you restored it via iTunes or chose to "Erase and Sync" the iPod with the iTunes library on your laptop.
Hope this helps.
[Safely disconnect iPod|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1853]
B-rock

Do I need to eject external HD every time?

I want to use an external HD to store my photos. If I connect an external drive and leave it turned on, does that mean every time I shut down my computer I need to first eject the external drive? If so, is there a work around other than using a backup program like Time Machine or SuperDuper? (My computer system is complicated; I have multiple computers and I'm already backing up, so no lectures please about backing up....) Thanks!!

If the external HD is turned on and connected to the computer prior to physically unplugging it from the computer you must eject it first. If the external HD is turned on and connected to the computer and you want to shut down the computer you DO NOT need to eject it prior to turning off the computer.
Regards,
Roger

CDs and DVDs Eject Before They are Read

Hello,
When I insert a CD or DVD, it is ejected before it is read. I read a few posts on this list that mention this problem, but none that resolve it. So, I have a couple questions.
First, I read that one solution might be to do a PMU reset. I'm more than willing to try, but it sounds like this is supposed to be a last ditch approach. Is it really ok for me to do this?
Second, a Mac-using friend said that my battery may be on its last legs. This may be true, but would it really affect my CD/DVD drive?
And third, if it could be battery related, is there a way to test my battery before I invest in a new one?
Thank you for any advice!

Hi,
WhatSize is a great program to see what is on your hard drive as well as deleting files/folders/applications.
If you are going to use WhatSize to delete any files/programs/applications, please be careful and make sure you know exactly what you are deleting and if there are any repercussions. WhatSize will show you files that you would not normally see; they are referred to as "invisible files". These invisible files are hidden from the users view because they would clutter the desktop and they hold vital information that if corrupted or deleted may cause problems. Please make sure you know what you are doing!
Have you deleted files that you don't use; like for my iBook, GarageBand. I use GarageBand on my iMac because it is much easier and faster, so I deleted it on my iBook. Have you tried the "erase install method"? The reason for doing this is because Mac OS X installs all the necessary fonts, languages, drivers, etc that people all over the world my need, by default. This tends to take up some room that you might want to get rid of (make sure first what you don't need and need). You erase and install your system software (Knowledge Base Document 301270 About Install Options w/ Mac OS X 10.4), and when installing, do a custom install. This way you can install the languages, drivers, and applications you want. The same technique can be done with iLife.
I hope that helps,
Jon
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My nano says connected eject before disconnecting what does that mean

I plugged my new iPod nano in a couple hours ago and it says "connected eject before disconnecting" what does that mean?

Hi Yogibear2,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
This article has some information on the topic:
Safely disconnect iPod
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1853
When iPod is connected to a computer there are times when it should not be disconnected by simply unplugging the USB cable. In these cases, iPod must first be ejected before it can be safely disconnected. Read the information in this article to determine when an iPod can be safely disconnected.
Best,
Jeremy

What does it mean when it says to eject before disconnecting Ipod?

What does it mean when it says to eject before disconnecting Ipod?

When you press the eject button, iTunes checks to make sure if it has finished using the iPod. When it has finished (and if no other programme is using your iPod, such as anti-virus programmes) iTunes will confirm to you that it is then safe to disconnect the iPod (unplug the cable).
If you unplug an iPod from your computer while iTunes or any other prgramme is using the iPod, it will probably corrupt the files and you may be unable to use some or all songs until you Restore the iPod.

PS CS6 (mac) dvd ejects before being read.

PS CS6 (mac) dvd ejects before being read.

Hi ,
We really apologize for all the inconvenience which has caused you.
Are you able to mount other optical media successfully? If you put the Photoshop CS6 DVD in another Macintosh is it able to be read properly? If you can read other discs fine and the disc won't mount on another Mac then it is likely a problem with the DVD.
If the DVD can be mounted on another Macintosh then it is probably an issue with the optical drive on your Macintosh.
Btw if you need the install files you can download the trial from http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/tdrc/index.cfm?product=photoshop. You can then use the serial number included with your software purchase
In the meanwhile if these steps doesnt resolve your issues you can contact Adobe support by following the link below:
http://helpx.adobe.com/contact/
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Mandhir

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