How do I fix a write-protected flash drive?

1. Check the USB Stick for Viruses.
2. Check the USB Drive Body.
3. Check to Make Sure the USB Stick Isn’t Full.
4. Remove Individual Files With Write Protection.
5. DiskPart Command Prompt Utility.
6. Clear Write Protection Error in Windows Registry.
7. Format the USB Drive.
8. But I’ve Got an SD Card.

Why is my flash drive write protected?

Write protection is ideal for companies who send out discs, drives, or (back in the day) floppy disks with corporate software or information. The write protection ensured employees or recipients of promotional materials couldn’t erase (either purposefully or accidentally) the data.

How do I unprotect a SanDisk flash drive?

4. How do you remove write protection on a USB stick? If you are using a SanDisk USB stick that has a lock switch, make sure the Lock switch on the left side is slid up (unlock position). Otherwise, you will NOT be able to modify or delete the contents on the memory card if it is locked.

Why is my flash drive suddenly write protected?

Sometimes if the USB stick or SD card is full with files, it is very likely to receive the write protection error when files are being copied to it. If there is enough free disk space and you still encounter this issue, it might be because the file you are trying to copy to the USB drive is too large.

How do you unlock a flash drive?

Unlock a USB drive with the Command Prompt:

1. Launch the Command prompt as Administrator, type the command Diskpart and press Enter.
2. Type list disk and press Enter.
3. Find the drive number corresponding to your flash drive.
4. Type attributes disk clear readonly and press Enter.

How to format write protected USB drive Windows 10?

How to format write protected USB in Windows 10/8/7? Cannot format the USB drive write protected? Try the solutions below to format the write protected USB. Solution 1. Check the physical switch. Take out your write protected USB drive to check whether there is a lock switch or not, if there is a physical lock switch on the side,

What does it mean when your flash drive says write protected?

What does it mean when you receive “The disk is write-protected” error message while trying to format a flash drive, pen drive or SD card? It means the Windows operating system has set administrator limitations, the registry entry is damaged, virus infection or third-party encryption software locked your USB pen drive.

How can I unlock a write protected USB drive?

You can simply use the Registry Editor in your Windows PC to unlock your Write Protected USB Drive. The process is simpler and more user-friendly. Step 1. From the home screen of your PC, go either to the search panel of the taskbar or use the shortcut “Windows R” to start the Run command.

What to do if your USB flash drive is no longer protected?

Close Regedit and restart your computer. Connect your USB flash drive or pen drive again, and you should find the write protection is removed and the device is no longer write protected. After that, you can now format the drive as normal by right-clicking on it in My Computer and choosing Format.