I cannot eject external HD: "the volume is currently in use". Why?

I have a Maxtor 500GB HD attached via USB to my laptop. Quite often, when I want to detach it I get the message: "The Volume could not be ejected because it is currently in use". However, I am NOT aware of ANY active application that is still using the HD.
Any help would greatly be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Veit (from Austria)

Although this might be wise, it cannot be considered a solution valuable to an Austrian.
Would Arnie wait for his drive to disconnect? "Moo-f it - or Y'll crush you!"
Certainly not, in a hero's life time can be of extreme value.
Coincidentally I'm Austrian too and often face the same problem.
I just make sure that no major piece of software (check dock) is running, then I start counting down 10...9...and pull the plug on "8", not very fair but the right thing to do given the circumstances. So far I haven't lost any data, even better the problem has dissappeared, obviously the computer now shows some respect, down to the tiniest hard drive hogging little thread.
Disclaimer: Take this advice only if you truly have the guts standing up against your operating system and are willing to face the consequences...don't let me see that twitch in your eye when them GB's throw you a final "Hasta la vista".
Servas

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