Problem removing thumb drive in Vista

[sdms96825]

I just purchased a Lenovo x61s laptop with Vista Ultimate. I have noticed that when I have a thumb drive in the USB port, when I click on the remove drive icon I hear the blip and see the message that it is safe to remove the drive BUT the light on the drive remains on (it turns off on my other computer with XP).

1. Why is it doing this?
2. Should I trust the message that it is safe to remove the drive and ignore the light?

Thanks.

 

[Blind Dragon]

I can't say for sure, but the light on mine also stays on, and have never had any issues removing it after given the ok

 

[kimsland]

As long as the light is NOT flashing then it's safe to remove. When it's flashing, data is being written to it.

I've noticed this too on different flash (pen) drives
My understanding is it's just the power light not the data transfer

Most of these drives also disconnect power I suppose

 

[sdms96825]

Thanks for the info. My mind is now at ease!

 

[SNGX1275]

Yeh I've noticed that in Vista as well. I don't think it is anything to worry about. It happens in OS X too, when you 'eject' the drive the light stays on.