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usb: "This disk is write-protected"

Anonymous
2023-11-02T11:22:30+00:00

I hate this alot, I tried editing Registry Editor and command prompt, but nothing worked. The error only prompt with some specific files. This usb worked properly on my laptop months ago btw.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-11-02T12:02:06+00:00

    Hey there!

    My name is Ravi, an independent advisor and expert user. I am happy to help you. :)

    I understand how frustrating it can be to get "This disk is write-protected". Let's fix it together.

    Follow these steps:

    1. Hit Windows Key + X on your keyboard, and select Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type diskpart and press Enter.
    3. Type list disk and press Enter.
    4. Type select disk #(ex: Disk 1) to select the disk which is write-protected and press Enter.
    5. Type attributes disk clear read-only to change the disk’s properties so that it is no longer read-only and press Enter.
    6. Type exit and press Enter twice to exit Diskpart and Command Prompt continuously. Re-plug your USB flash drive to check if the write protection error is solved.

    If you have already tried it, and If this hasn't worked, please scan for viruses.

    Feel free to get in touch again if you have any additional questions.

    Cheers,

    Ravi

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-11-02T12:14:58+00:00

    Sorry but it didn't worked for me, I can delete files but not copy files from laptop to usb:((

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-11-02T11:56:15+00:00

    Depending upon the age (and the number of writes) of the USB drive, they eventually stop being able to be written to and become read only...
    I would try the device on another computer, if it still remains read-only then its time to get a new one!

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  4. Brink 16,560 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-11-02T13:51:40+00:00

    Hello,

    You can check the options in the tutorial below to see if one may apply to your situation.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3548-enable-disable-disk-write-protection-windows.html

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-11-03T04:22:33+00:00

    Yes I tried edit the WriteProtect 32-Bit and edited the value to 0, but it didn't worked

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