Ashish wrote:[color=blue]
> Hi,
> I recently installed windows vista. I noticed that when I choose 'Remove
> safely' option for USB devices from task bar, the OS reports successful
> disconnection, but the USB device still keeps on charging (It seems to be
> receiving power). But in Windows XP, this was not so. Those LED's use to turn
> of once I do the above action.
>
> Is this a change in Windows Vista or there is some other problem with my
> computer. If its by design, is it safe to remove my hardware (card readers,
> ipod..) when the power LED is still on ![/color]

Yes, this is a new 'feature' in Vista. No idea what the plan
is here but it's a known effect.

If the "save removal" says "it's ok now to remove" then it is.
It makes no difference if you just unplug or if you send the
computer into standby. No data is send or received to this
device, it just loses the power in both cases.


Uwe