I am not able to format my memory stick, it says that disk is write protected

[tmarekimane]

Hi,

I'm in need of assistance, please.... I am trying to format my memory stick and I keep
getting this error: THIS DISK IS WRITE PROTECTED!!!

Any quick fix?

Your assistance WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!

Thank you.

Regards

 

[jdenova007]

What do you mean by memory stick... a USB flash drive or a memory card for a camera... the camera memory card should have a little switch on it, switch it to 'unlocked'. If it's a USB flash drive, right click on it and check the properties... may have to un-check the box that says 'read only'

 

[tmarekimane]

USB flash drive!

 

[tmarekimane]

There is no option to uncheck the the box that reads as you say..

 

[WyomingKnott]

Some devices have a little sliding write protect switch to prevent accidental overwriting - look for one.

Or the device may be simply broken. Copy off it what you can, and then smash it into little pieces with a hammer.

 

[tmarekimane]

Best answer selected by tmarekimane.

 

[tmarekimane]

Some devices have a little sliding write protect switch to prevent accidental overwriting - look for one.

Or the device may be simply broken. Copy off it what you can, and then smash it into little pieces with a hammer.

I think it's broken damn freebies!!

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.ghacks.net/2011/03/18/how-to-enable-write-protection-of-usb-devices-under-windows/

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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