how do i remove write protection?

Question

I am trying to open my sony e-reader on my hp personal computer. the e-reader is plugged in to the computer. when i click on the "setup reader for windows" icon the error message:

"The disk cannot be written to because it is write protected. Please remove the write protection from the volume setting in drive J:."

shows up.

How do i do that?

thanks,

Benji

Answer 1

Hi,

What was the outcome of the Microsoft Safety scanner?

Here are a few more steps which you can follow:

a. Click start right click on my computer select open.

b. Right click the icon of the device.

c. Click Properties in the menu that comes up.

d. Click the Sharing tab.

e. Click permissions.

f. And finally, click Allow next to Full Control.

Thanks.

Answer 2

pull the plug

Answer 3

Hi Benji,

Have you tried "Method 2" if you are unable to locate Storage Device Policies?

Please let us know the result after trying Method 2 and we will be glad to assist you further.

Answer 4

storage device policies does not seem to exist.

any ideas?

thanks,

Benji

Answer 5

Hi,

I suggest you to try the following steps to remove the write protection of e-reader.

The e-reader might have a write-protection button on the side that has slid down. Push the button back into place and try inserting it into the computer again. Read the manual that came with the e-reader for help.

Method 1:

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If the issue persistsYou may  try the following steps to delete the write protected files.

a.    Press Windows key + X and type regedit.

b. Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CONTROL > StorageDevicePolicies

c.    Locate “WriteProtect”, double click and change value from 1 to 0

Registry disclaimer

To do so: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows7/back-up-the-registry

Method 2:

If the issue persists,

a. Plugin the e-reader into the computer

b. Go to My Computer and under Devices with Removable Storage look for your e-reader.

c. Right-click on it and click Properties

d. In the pop-up box, sometimes there's an option to Remove write-protection. Change the status of this option and try again.

Hope it helps.

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