Sandisk Extreme 2Tb: cannot re-enable "quick removal" after enabling "better performance"

[johnjacobb40]

@caputtski

On my Sandisk Extreme 2Tb USB drive I tried out the “better performance” setting for testing, but now cannot re-enable “quick removal” - and I often cannot remove the USB drive (eject) until I power down the entire laptop. Any suggestions how to fix this under Win 11?

If you’re unable to re-enable “Quick Removal” on your SanDisk Extreme 2TB USB drive in Windows 11 and can’t safely eject it, try the following steps.
In Device Manager, locate your USB drive under “Disk Drives,” open its properties, and select “Quick removal” under the “Policies” tab. Ensure no files from the drive are open and check Task Manager to end any processes using the drive. Use the “Safely Remove Hardware” tool to eject it.
You can also go to Disk Management, set the drive to “Offline,” and then eject it.
Additionally, disable USB selective suspend in your power settings. Restart your computer and try ejecting the drive again.
If the issue continues, consider using third-party software like USB Safely Remove or check for firmware updates from SanDisk.