How to Remove Windows Installation Media in Windows 7, 8, 10?
Geeks - Windows installation media refers to the physical or digital media that you use to install the Windows operating system on a computer. This can be a DVD or USB drive that contains the installation files for Windows.
If you no longer need the installation media, or if you want to free up space on your computer, you can remove it by following the steps below:
Close any open programs and windows on your computer.
Insert the installation media (e.g. DVD or USB drive) into your computer.
Click on the "Start" button in the lower-left corner of the screen.
Type "This PC" into the search bar and press Enter. This will open the This PC window.
Locate the installation media in the list of devices and drives. It will typically be listed under "Devices and drives."
Right-click on the installation media and select "Eject" from the context menu.
Wait for the "Safe to remove hardware" message to appear. This message indicates that it is safe to remove the installation media.
Carefully remove the installation media from your computer.
If you are using a USB drive as your installation media, you can also use the "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" icon in the notification area (also known as the system tray) in the lower-right corner of the screen to safely remove the USB drive.
If you are using a DVD as your installation media, you will need to physically remove the DVD from the optical drive.
It's important to always safely remove any removable media before unplugging it or turning off your computer. This will help prevent data loss and protect the media from being damaged.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions.
