Disable USB removal alert messages

[iThinkergoiMac]

I didnt say I agreed with the OP. Nice assumption.

But the logic isn't flawed, it simply depends on what purpose you think the message serves. But continue on with your childish rebuttals, that suits you more than thinking it seems.

You didn't offer up any other conclusion, and by the replies here I'm not the only person who got the conclusion I did. You didn't say you agreed with the OP, but it certainly looked like you were leaning that way.

Saying that you think it's unhelpful implies you think it could be done better or is unneeded. Since, really, the only "better" thing would be to physically lock in the USB device (which is obviously much worse in terms of practicality) it seemed as though your point was that it was unneeded (unhelpful things are generally unneeded). You didn't come out and say it, but you didn't have to.

What purpose do you think the alert serves other than to warn you that you may have lost data and you should eject it first?

 

[web-mill]

I just saw this discussion because I need to deactivate those alerts.

Jm2c: It would be good to read some solutions instead of a widespread discussion of the pros and cons of it.

But anyway, here is a good reason for a deactivation of those alerts:
I am programming a kiosk system (standalone computer for public access) that is -every now and then- used by rude boys/girls just unplugging their USB stick without ejecting it correctly.

My program is killing those alerts as soon as they appear on screen, but they have to appear first, before I can kill them. That is a bit annoying.

Does anyone have a solution?

 

[twobadfish]

I know the thread is old, but it came up in a Google search so I thought I should add some corrections. Windows 7 handles mounting different, and as such, not all USB devices need to be ejected. It isn't a design flaw - if the device requires ejection the "Safe to remove hardware" icon will appear in the system tray with the device listed.

Secondly, the behavior described by the OP occurs in ANY scenario where the device was ejected without the OS's approval. One very annoying example of this is when you have an Android phone plugged in via USB and switch from "USB Mass Storage" mode and "Charge Only" mode.

In this case - and many other cases - I wholly trust the device to finish up any writes before forcing a dismount and would like to be able to disable the notification. Another example of this is when you have a camera plugged in and hit the power button from the camera. It's not very intelligently designed and should be an option to disable.

Even if the OP wanted to disable this notification for the hell of it, he/she shouldn't be criticized over it. "Because Apple says so!" is such a strange apologetic attitude I'll never get, no matter how long I have a Mac.

 

[ratsandwich]

Typical obnoxious cult behavior. Just answer the question. Nope gotta debate it to death for TWO PAGES without an answer to the question. Pester the guy with "why would you want to do what you asked how to do? Mac is so perfect and beautiful, Jesus wept because you suggested you don't need an alert for removing a flashdrive"

Answer peoples questions and start a different thread debating the finer points of philosophical reasons for wanting versus needing, necessary vs. unnecessary, or what possible disastrous consequences may be incurred for this unconscionable affront to your precious cult by the mere suggestion that someone doesn't want to be alerted.

 

[Mal]

Typical obnoxious cult behavior. Just answer the question. Nope gotta debate it to death for TWO PAGES without an answer to the question. Pester the guy with "why would you want to do what you asked how to do? Mac is so perfect and beautiful, Jesus wept because you suggested you don't need an alert for removing a flashdrive"

Answer peoples questions and start a different thread debating the finer points of philosophical reasons for wanting versus needing, necessary vs. unnecessary, or what possible disastrous consequences may be incurred for this unconscionable affront to your precious cult by the mere suggestion that someone doesn't want to be alerted.

The question was answered from the beginning. It's not possible. You, on the other hand, are just here to bash the members of this forum without any real reason. Who's the more annoying one here?

jW

 

[ratsandwich]

The question was answered from the beginning. It's not possible. You, on the other hand, are just here to bash the members of this forum without any real reason. Who's the more annoying one here?

jW

Yup. You are right, a little Bash is good. Here's some Bash BTW :

sudo launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.UserNotificationCenter.plist

That's the command to disable the notification. I didn't see it mentioned above and thought I would add some language to the thread.

Beware: This script will disable the "Notification Center App" entirely. This has been identified to cause problems for iTunes network connectivity. There may be other issues as well, however it is not a serious risk as it can be reversed.

 

[Mal]

Yup. You are right, a little Bash is good. Here's some Bash BTW :

sudo launchctl unload -w /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.apple.UserNotificationCenter.plist

That's the command to disable the notification. I didn't see it mentioned above and thought I would add some language to the thread.

Beware: This script will disable the "Notification Center App" entirely. This has been identified to cause problems for iTunes network connectivity. There may be other issues as well, however it is not a serious risk as it can be reversed.

That can also disable a lot of other important messages and really harm the overall functionality of the system.

The point still stands, btw. Your first post here was nothing but mean-spirited bashing of the forum members. A really bad start if you plan on sticking around.

jW

 

[ratsandwich]

Remove USB alert in MAC OSX

Mal is the firefly guy right? Fillon? Loved that show. Idiots cancelled that, man that was a good show.
So..

Yeah but it works. Not "no", not "why on earth would you" but YES. Not Impossible. Never mind why, but Yes You Can.

You are wrong. You should be happy to not be right all the time. Like your sig says. Ivory Tower and all, the answer is Yes.

So since this is THE number 1 source on Google for how to disable that stupid alert why not take the time to list the problems with this solution. That's would be a valid and constructive criticism that people will appreciate.

 

[Mal]

I'm well aware I can be wrong, and no, I did not know about that approach to disabling the message. I still think it's not a true solution and would not be wise to do, but I agree that you're right, it is possible.

I hope you also can realize where you're wrong, however, such as referring to fans of a company as cult members, particularly when you're on a board dedicated to that company.

jW