How to remove/format write-protected USB's?


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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
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    How to remove/format write-protected USB's?


    Hey guys,
    I've got a write-protected USB and wanting to remove it so I can manage files on it. I've also searched the webs for methods, however they do not work. I've tried formatting using CMD via safe mode, setting value to 0 in regedit, go into properties and change sharing settings to "full control" but it will not work. Anyone can help me on this?

    Thanks guys!
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    First off USB what is wright protected? CD, hard drive, flash drive, what What is on this wright protected (???).
    How did it get wright protected?
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    Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit
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    Layback Bear said:
    First off USB what is wright protected? CD, hard drive, flash drive, what What is on this wright protected (???).
    How did it get wright protected?
    The actual USB flash drive itself. I bought it for cheap like that. So i don't know what the previous owner did.

    Tried this. Instead I created the key since it was not there and set the value to 0. Nothing happens
    Last edited by duongducminh; 18 Nov 2012 at 18:35. Reason: Add quote
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    If it's a usb flash it could have a physical switch on it that just needs moved. Other than that we will not be able to help you bypass a password or encrypted protected anything. This will explain.
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    You could ask the person you bought it from for the password.
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    Layback Bear said:
    If it's a usb flash it could have a physical switch on it that just needs moved. Other than that we will not be able to help you bypass a password or encrypted protected anything. This will explain.
    Windows 7 Forums - Forum Rules
    You could ask the person you bought it from for the password.
    OMG wow... After all the searching, it all comes down to a simple switch... Didn't even see that. Thanks Layback!:)
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    Windows 10 Pro. 64/ version 1709 Windows 7 Pro/64
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    Happy your happy. Not all usb flash drives have that switch. Mostly the older ones.
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