How do I disable windows explorer closing when removing usb device

Right click and click on Eject.

Yea.

That didn't work when it was first suggested.

Still doesn't work.

@ jq85 - I am encountering this issue very often to all types of Windows [Windows Hang & Can't Close the Application] This happen when you inserted a Disc and click & open  the contents of CD/DVD [The reason is Windows have difficult reading large amount of files/data especially protected DVD and most if they are being Thumbnail viewed] What I do manually press the eject button and when you see the CD/DVD Drive led blinking and hear an ejected sound...and if not  hold pressing still this might open but don't put too much pressure otherwise you may tamper your Drive just common sense I guess this might help you...Try to ignore that explorer hangs its just and old issue...Stop loading some dirty CD's deffective CD/DVD those disc are the one causing problems...GOODLUCK!!!

No matter what the disk the windows explorer window closes when it is removed.

This seems to be a hardcoded behavior.  

Another stupid windows trick.

Of Course Windows Explorer Close because there's no data to play around with...I suggest don't use any CD/DVD or any  USB plug ins these might not interfere Windows Explorer...[FINAL]