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Discussion in 'Storage and Networking' started by wallylammbourne, Mar 11, 2007.

  1. wallylammbourne Newcomer, in training

    My flash drive shows "Write Protected". How do I get it back to useable?
    wallylammbourne, Mar 11, 2007
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  2. Tedster Techspot old timer..... Posts: 10,047   +11

    1. turn the write protect switch or button on the drive off. (if it has one)
    2. Go to my computer, right click on your thimb drive and select properties. Then turn it off there. (if software locked)
    Tedster, Mar 12, 2007
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