How to remove write protection on disk

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paresh_55

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when i copy dtat to my pendrive then after some completion of transfering there is an error that the file can not be copied n disk is write protected...!
please suggest me how to remove this write protection....
 

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"Please back up all your data before formatting"

Please read this good article about USB Flash Drives:

http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/272402-32-flash-drive

Follow the steps

How to remove a write protection from your USB memory Stick if there is no Write protection ON or OFF button on stick then
1. Shutdown your computer or laptop
2. Insert USB Memory Stick into your laptop or Computer
3. Turn on laptop and then immediately start pressing (F8) key then Advanced Boot Options screen will come up
4. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt
5. After loading files if your USB Memory Stick drive letter is (G) for example then write as
6. C:\windows\system32>G: and press enter
7. G:\>format G: and press enter
8. If ask you (Y/N) then press (Y) and press enter
9. Now a full format will start which remove write protection from USB Memory Stick.
Note:
Before removing USB from your computer, Always remove it safely by going into to my computer then right click on USB and click eject.
 
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