A script so that you don't forget your usb drive on a public computer

So I have a problem because I'm an idiot. I seem to always leave my usb drives in public computers at school and the like. I unmount them and log off leaving them still in the pc, and of course I then lose my information and my drive which can be costly.

Is there a small script somewhere that I can install to my drive that prompts me to take out my usb stick when I log off of a computer? Since this is mostly for use with public computers I can't put anything on my drive that will later need some sort of admin permissions.

I guess if all else fails I'll probably put my drive on a lanyard and keep it around my wrist. lol.

Does anyone else have this problem?

Here you go:

pcwUnstick is a Visual Basic script from PC WELT, a German computer magazine. The script opens a pop up window whenever you shut down your PC if a USB-stick is still plugged-in.

Flash Drive Reminder is a small, freeware utility that pops up a reminder if you try and log off Windows without removing your flash drive. Discussion (and extra scripts and ideas) on Lifehacker

Haven't used either, be interested to hear your reviews.

This is a people problem, not a technology problem. This is not a place where computers are well-suited to helping you--especially not a computer that you do not own.

However, your idea of physically attaching the drive to your body sounds good.

Get a key retractor and keep it on your belt with the flash drive on the key ring.

If it makes too much noise, or feels like you will lose your flash drive just extend the string a few inches and tie a large knot in it. This way you can drop the flash drive into your hip pocket but still wear the retractor on your belt.

How about instead of a SCRIPT you get a LANYARD around your neck so when you step away it comes with you?

Honestly I don't know what else you would want, it's like asking to write a script so that your wallet is not forgotten! Sooner or later you will just ignore the popup/script, etc.

First, get into the habit of acting on the message

This device can now safely be removed from the computer

on unmounting, before you dismiss it with 'OK'.

If you ignore that message, what's going to stop you ignoring the next one, from the script?

Then make sure your data is encrypted, so at least you don't leak anything sensitive.

Finally, there's the mechanical solution that everyone seems to agree on - works best for me too!

I have my car keys and my USB key on the same ring.