When detaching a removable device from a laptop computer running Windows XP, what would be
your first step to take?

A.
Use the Safely Remove Hardware icon to eject the device.

B.
Power down the device manually.

C.
Use the Add/Remove hardware applet in Control Panel to remove the device.

D.
Use Device Manager to disable the device.

Explanation:
If you have an USB device attached to your system, you will notice an icon in the Notification area,
which – when clicked – will give you the option to Stop your hardware, before you unplug it.