If you have previously locked your USB flash drive or pen drive by switching its Lock to ON, the device is locked and write-protected. It means that you cannot format the device nor make any changes to it. Here is how to unlock the write-protected USB: Step 1.Find the physical switch...
Virus or malware infection– A virus infection or malware attack on the pen drive can also make it write-protected. So, if you’re struggling to access a write-protected pen drive, you should know that there are several methods to remove write protection from your pen drive or USB. This ...
When it comes to writing protection, it can be physical or virtual. The physical protection would be a small switch on the Pendrive. There would be a lock and unlock markings on both sides of the switch. Slide the switch into the unlock position and this wouldremove the write protection. ...
1. First plug in your USB/ pendriver and click This PC. 2. Find your USB and right-click it. 3. Click Format. 4. Select FAT32 or other options in the “File system” line and then choose “Quick format”. 5. Finally click “Start” to format, and this process may cost you min...
Guide #2: How to Format a Pendrive in Disk Management? Make sure to back up any important files from the pen drive in advance. That's because the following steps will erase all data on it. To format a corrupted pen drive in Windows 10 Disk Management, you can follow these steps: ...
When your USB flash drive or pen drive is locked, it has basically become write protected, read only, or encrypted. To unlock the USB drive, there are two ways you can use: ask for permission to receive the password or edit StorageDevicePolicies. If there's any action that causes data ...
Change the Value data from 1 to 0 and click OK to save the change. Close Regedit and restart your computer. Connect your USB flash drive or pen drive again, and you should find the write protection is removed and the device is no longer write protected. Important: This section, method,...
Still facing the error after trying all the above methods? Your USB disk may be bricked or the NAND damaged. While trying to make a bootable USB disk, your pendrive can be bricked due to an error in the process. If your pendrive is still under warranty, return it and ask for a repl...
1. Unlock Write Protected USB by Switching Its Lock Your USB flash drive or pen drive is locked and write-protected if you've already locked it by turning the Lock switch to ON. It implies that you are unable to alter or format the device. Here's how to open a write-protected USB ...
Make it easier for other people to find solutions by marking a Reply 'Accept as Solution' if it solves your problem. 1 REPLY banhien 112,374 29,407 14,326 Level 20 06-14-2014 10:57 PM Hi, It does not have write protected switch. Could be some ...