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If you are running Windows, you should be able to go to "My Computer", right click on the device, and select "Safely Remove." There is also an option on the taskbar (bottom right) that should look like a grey pendrive: click appropriate device and select "Safely Remove."

If running on a Mac, you should be able to drag the device icon from the desktop to the trash (which should change to an eject symbol as you drag the icon)

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