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I'm using my T60 (type 2008) with the Advanced Mini dock (with plugged power, VGA and USB cable). Usual combination to my mind.

However, eyery time I try to undock the notebook I get an error message saying that my computer cannot be undocked because the device 'printer connection LPT1' cannot be terminated as an application is still accessing it.

Not only that I haven't used that printer port for at least 3 years, the problem appears also after a OS boot when no application (such as a browser or Office) has been started.

Two questions:
- Is there any chance to find out at least *which* application is accessing the printer port?
- Can I just deactivate the port without causing any other problems in the BIOS?

Many thanks in advance for your help!

I would deactivate the port in BIOS as you suggest. This is not an uncommon problem, it's mostly printer drivers that are to blame.

I did so but still getting the exactly same error message. How is that possible?

There is a patch available from Microsoft, try it:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/818332 (assuming you've Windows XP)

Another thread on this issue:

Problem ejecting with Advanced Mini-Dock.