External HD detached though it still shows on my computer

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Hoping someone can help me with this......

Sometimes when I detach my ext HD using windows 'safely remove hardware' , the device still shows as being connected under 'my computer'. Even with the external HD detached, I can still view the contents of the drive but nothing more. When I re-attach the drive, the computer freezes.
 
I use CCleaner on a daily basis however I dont think that will resolve the issue.
 
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