i have a sandisk 8gb cruzer blade that is write protected, how can i format it?

JPNpower

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write protect is somehow the precursor to massive failure. Has happened many time for me. You may be able to format it after much effort, but the drive will break within a few weeks.

Copy all data from the usb stick and toss it. 8 gig drives aren't that expensive. I suggest the Toshiba transmemory series. super cheap and fast.

Lesson?
ALWAYS keep multiple copies of your data, and have multiple USB sticks just in case one craps out on you.
 

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