USB Write protected


  1. tinku
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    win 7, 32 bit
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    USB Write protected


    Hi,
    my sandisk USB Flash drive 4gb was not formatting. it gives error " disk is write protected". how to remove write protection... please help.
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  3. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello tinku, :)

    You might see if the tutorial below may be able to help with this.

    Disk Write Protection - Enable or Disable in Windows - Windows 10 Forums
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  4. whs
    Posts : 26,210
    Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
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    Some USB sticks have a little slider on the side to set the write protection.
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