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31 Oct 2009   #1

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How do I remove the write protection on my E-drive

Somehow in the last few hours my E-drive has become write protected. I don;t know of anything I have done to do this, but of course I have done something.

How do I remove the write protection?



Here is the notification that comes up when trying to save a file to the drive.

Thanks
Don

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31 Oct 2009   #2

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Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by dpnaugle View Post
Somehow in the last few hours my E-drive has become write protected. I don;t know of anything I have done to do this, but of course I have done something.

How do I remove the write protection?
Open "Computer", right click on drive E: and select Properties, choose the Security tab at the top, click on the Edit button, you can change permissions there.
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31 Oct 2009   #3

windows 7 pro 64 bit
 
 

I'm still not sure what I did but it is working now. I don;t think i had to do anything but restart. Hmmmm, the experiences of a noob.

DPN
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07 Nov 2009   #4

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Just goes to show you...

When in doubt... reboot!
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