SD Card "Write Protect"

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?)

If you read the article correctly, the purpose of creating the rgistry key is
to make them read only, i.e. no data can be erased or added
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there are no problems just challenges


"kimiko" wrote:

> Why is my smart card reader(s) - I've tried two different models - always
> write protecting the SD card(s) - I've tried many! Can't delete anything off
> them ... GRRR
>
> This is despite creating the registry key and rebooting as outlined here.
> Somethings wrong with SERVICE PACK 2!
>
>
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/m...
>
>
> quote:
> Controlling block storage devices on USB buses
> What does controlling block storage devices on USB buses do?
>
> This feature provides the ability to set a registry key that will prevent
> write operations to USB block storage devices, such as memory sticks. When
> this registry key is enabled, the devices function only as read-only devices.
> You can implement this setting as part of a security strategy to prevent
> users from transporting data using these devices.
> Who does this feature apply to?
> IT professionals who want to implement organization controls over the use of
> USB block storage devices
>
>
> WriteProtect
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\
> CurrentControlSet\Control \StorageDevicePolicies
>

Archived from groups: microsoft.public.windowsxp.general (More info?)

Even though the key wasn't there, I've created the key correctly with the
value of 0 which should mean I've disabled the write protect...I'm not in a
group policy environment so this should work.

Does it work okay for you?

I'm perhaps going to try remove the default driver for the device .
thanks for your quick response and advice  


"kimiko" wrote:

> Why is my smart card reader(s) - I've tried two different models - always
> write protecting the SD card(s) - I've tried many! Can't delete anything off
> them ... GRRR
>
> This is despite creating the registry key and rebooting as outlined here.
> Somethings wrong with SERVICE PACK 2!
>
>
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/winxppro/m...
>
>
> quote:
> Controlling block storage devices on USB buses
> What does controlling block storage devices on USB buses do?
>
> This feature provides the ability to set a registry key that will prevent
> write operations to USB block storage devices, such as memory sticks. When
> this registry key is enabled, the devices function only as read-only devices.
> You can implement this setting as part of a security strategy to prevent
> users from transporting data using these devices.
> Who does this feature apply to?
> IT professionals who want to implement organization controls over the use of
> USB block storage devices
>
>
> WriteProtect
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\
> CurrentControlSet\Control \StorageDevicePolicies
>

plz help
how to remove write protection from a sd card