Mac OS X Lion 10.7 with external USB (WD Passport SE)

Does any one here have problem with the WD Passport SE when using it on Lion? I have a serious problem when the drive acidently eject unexpected. I work a lot on VMWare Fusion but the internal HD is not enough space so unexpected remove the USB cause a lot of problem to me. Any advise on this? I am not sure this is the WD problem or Apple problem but I do have the trouble with it. Appreciate any comment on this.

I tried that previously but just tried a total reinstall and update again. Perhaps a bit better, but still quits/ejects at will.
I've been able to move a few files ot it, and as long as I have iPhoto (for example) running, it stays connected. However, I keep getting dialog boxes that say "My Passorport can't be ejected, it's in use. Try quitting some applications." I wasn't trying to quit!
It doesn't like TimeMachine (whereas my earlier My Book works fine with an earlier OS X version with my PowerBook). Quits within moments of it starting. Ditto trying to move 26 Gb of music.
Next ideas?
Thanks!

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Last edited by ratcheer (2011-10-17 01:30:08)

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