how to remove the write protection of my usb flash drive?
L leegall_07 Distinguished Nov 3, 2009 2 0 18,510 Nov 4, 2009 #1 how to remove the write protection of my usb flash drive?
evongugg Splendid Jul 6, 2006 8,044 3 31,165 Nov 4, 2009 #2 Some drives have a switch on them to lock it. I've ran into a problem like that, and could not fix it untill i formatted it, with a USB pen drive tool. http://www.bootdisk.com/pendrive.htm http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/330/HP_USB_Stick_Formatting_Tool.html The pen drive may be bad and need replacement.
Some drives have a switch on them to lock it. I've ran into a problem like that, and could not fix it untill i formatted it, with a USB pen drive tool. http://www.bootdisk.com/pendrive.htm http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/330/HP_USB_Stick_Formatting_Tool.html The pen drive may be bad and need replacement.
G Guest Guest Nov 4, 2009 #3 also check the root, if it's not set to read only. (much like you can set a folder to read only).