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Where can I find a good backup program for windows with automatic eject?

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Quick clarification for : asked the right question — “automatic eject” can mean two very different things. For optical media (CD/DVD) it usually means the disc tray should open after the burn/backup. For removable USB/external drives it means the device should be safely unmounted / ejected after the job finishes. The approaches differ.

For optical discs, use a backup/burning tool that auto-ejects after writing (many disc utilities do this). For USB/external drives, the practical pattern is to use backup software that supports a post-job action (run a program or script after success). Examples of consumer tools that expose a post-backup hook include Cobian Backup and Macrium Reflect; enterprise tools (as noted) like Backup Exec offer media management but are overkill for simple USB ejection.

A minimal, reliable workflow:

  • Give the target drive a stable identity (fixed drive letter or volume GUID) so jobs don’t break after reattachment.
  • Configure the backup job to target that path and to return a clean exit code on success.
  • Add a post-job action that runs a small script which calls a safe-removal utility or invokes Windows APIs. Run that script under an account with the needed privileges.
  • Test with small data. If eject fails, check for open handles (use Sysinternals Process Explorer or handle.exe), antivirus scans, Explorer previews or other locks.

Caveats: automatic physical removal risks data loss if the job did not finish or if handles remain open. For simple rotation, backing up to a network/cloud location and manually removing drives is often safer. For automated media vaulting and tape/disk rotation, enterprise suites such as Backup Exec are appropriate.

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I don't understand what you mean by 'Automatic eject'?

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Symantec Backup Exec

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