REMOVE WRITE PROTECTION ON FLASH

Hi, it's been a long time. I am so sorry for not updating this blog for quite some time ...I have been so busy, trying to put things in order.
Today, i want to explain how to remove write protection.
When using a flash drive you may get error messages stating 'Remove the write protection or use another disk' during operations like copying, modifying data or deleting files. Also, when you try to format the pen drive, it refuses to do so. In such cases, don't assume the flash drive has been infected by viruses. This is just a problem of write protection on the pen drive, which can easily be removed. .Now, let's go

The write protection hitch in Windows can be addressed by working on the registry editor, which can be accessed by typing 'regedit' in the run command.

Often an error occurs while copying, deleting or modifying data or files for the USB. This happens because it is 'Write-Protected'. Here is a solution to the problem of the USB being write-protected.

Follow the steps mentioned in this article to enable the modification, copying or deleting of files from the USB thereafter. which can be accessed by typing 'regedit' in the run command.

Issue
This a very common problem when using USB flash drives. Sometimes when you try to copy or delete files you get an error message "Remove the write-protection or use another disk".

Furthermore, it won't allow you to format it!

Solution

• To remove write protection:


• Open Start Menu >>


• Run, type regedit and press Enter.


• This will open the registry editor.


• Navigate to the following path:


• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\StorageDevicePolicies


• Double click the key WriteProtect in the right pane and set the value to 0
  In the Data Value Box,


• press OK


• Exit Registry,


• restart your computer and then re-connect your USB pen drive to your computer.
  

That is it, done. Good luck!

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