USB flash drive write protection
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Resolved write protect format
i have been using all the methods in this forum without results.
i googled for this problem and i founded a small program that did the trick. it format my flash drive in write protection mode ( without switch)
try this small program
**h*t*t*p://w*w*w.apacer.com/en/support/downloads/Repair_v2.9.1.1.zip**
free of charge
i have been using all the methods in this forum without results.
i googled for this problem and i founded a small program that did the trick. it format my flash drive in write protection mode ( without switch)
try this small program
**h*t*t*p://w*w*w.apacer.com/en/support/downloads/Repair_v2.9.1.1.zip**
free of charge
Awesome!!!!!!, I tried all of everything else and this actually worked, saved my 16gb usb drive from the trash, and money having to buy another one. I can't believe the manufacturers don't have a program like this to help their customers, guess they want you to buy another one after warranties expires.
Write protection fix on usb
Hi I thought I would let you know how I got rid of that sneaky write protection on my 16gb unkown brand usb pen drive. First go to device manager find drive and uninstall. Pull out usb drive and put back in to computer it will start to install the software for the usb pen drive once that is complete. Go to my computer go to usb drive right click and select format, when the format is open at the part which says volume, insert your pen drive letter, then select format and it will start formatting. Hey presto all done.
Hi I thought I would let you know how I got rid of that sneaky write protection on my 16gb unkown brand usb pen drive. First go to device manager find drive and uninstall. Pull out usb drive and put back in to computer it will start to install the software for the usb pen drive once that is complete. Go to my computer go to usb drive right click and select format, when the format is open at the part which says volume, insert your pen drive letter, then select format and it will start formatting. Hey presto all done.
usb drive write protection garbage
Was having problems with usb drive as well. took advice from someones suggestion to keep your usb drive in the slot then reboot computer with flashdrive still plugged in.It worked great was able to reformat and can now load what ever i need to put on the flashdrive.. try it out see how it works for ya all...
Was having problems with usb drive as well. took advice from someones suggestion to keep your usb drive in the slot then reboot computer with flashdrive still plugged in.It worked great was able to reformat and can now load what ever i need to put on the flashdrive.. try it out see how it works for ya all...
USB Drive Write Protected
I had the same problem with my 16gig USB Flash Drive. I opened it up and looked at the board and assembly carefully and found that three of the pins on the memory model lost contact with the board. You will need some micro-soldering equipment and micro solder it back on carefully. My worked fine after that. I guess what happened is over time, the memory module over-heats and one or more pins become loose from the board. The problem with this is your USB flash drive will still appear to be working and is detectable by your OS, but you just can't write or delete anything off of it. If this is the case, software modifications or configuration will not work. The only way is to get those pins to contact the board.
Sometimes you have to look carefully. You might even have to get a strong magnifying glass to help you. Look for discolorations on the contacts. A lighter color usually is a sign that the pin has lost contact.
Hope this helps....
I had the same problem with my 16gig USB Flash Drive. I opened it up and looked at the board and assembly carefully and found that three of the pins on the memory model lost contact with the board. You will need some micro-soldering equipment and micro solder it back on carefully. My worked fine after that. I guess what happened is over time, the memory module over-heats and one or more pins become loose from the board. The problem with this is your USB flash drive will still appear to be working and is detectable by your OS, but you just can't write or delete anything off of it. If this is the case, software modifications or configuration will not work. The only way is to get those pins to contact the board.
Sometimes you have to look carefully. You might even have to get a strong magnifying glass to help you. Look for discolorations on the contacts. A lighter color usually is a sign that the pin has lost contact.
Hope this helps....
USB Memory Stick is Write Protected:
USB Memory Stick is Write Protected:
How to remove a write protection from your USB memory Stick if there is no Write protection ON or OFF button on stick then
1. Shutdown your computer or laptop
2. Insert USB Memory Stick into your laptop or Computer
3. Turn on laptop and then immediately start pressing (F8) key then Advanced Boot Options screen will come up
4. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt
5. After loading files if your USB Memory Stick drive letter is (G) for example then write as
6. C:\windows\system32>G: and press enter
7. G:\>format G: and press enter
8. If ask you (Y/N) then press (Y) and press enter
9. Now a full format will start which remove write protection from USB Memory Stick.
Note:
Before removing USB from your computer, Always remove it safely by going into to my computer then right click on USB and click eject.
USB Memory Stick is Write Protected:
How to remove a write protection from your USB memory Stick if there is no Write protection ON or OFF button on stick then
1. Shutdown your computer or laptop
2. Insert USB Memory Stick into your laptop or Computer
3. Turn on laptop and then immediately start pressing (F8) key then Advanced Boot Options screen will come up
4. Select Safe Mode with Command Prompt
5. After loading files if your USB Memory Stick drive letter is (G) for example then write as
6. C:\windows\system32>G: and press enter
7. G:\>format G: and press enter
8. If ask you (Y/N) then press (Y) and press enter
9. Now a full format will start which remove write protection from USB Memory Stick.
Note:
Before removing USB from your computer, Always remove it safely by going into to my computer then right click on USB and click eject.
Hi, I'm work in São Paulo \ Brazil and try to this for problem ... is very easy ..OK :wave:
Click > Start > RUN > type "CMD" Then
Type "CHKDSK" and type o your Pendrive and "/F". Ex. chkdsk Q: /F > Enter
:darth:
Ok, You see many msg error. OK!
Now, you remove your pendrive and plug again.
Try to format.
It's work very well in Profilit USB Driver 256 MB.
O my god!!How simple it was.I'm shamed.I'm a profesional in IT but i never learned the DOS commands.When i need one I ask a friend.Now hapened to be you. Thank you!
Worked for me, hopefully for you too
Well, we all seem to be down to Plan Z with no success, so maybe this will work for you also. I booted into safe mode (f8) and attempted to format by 4GB Centon drive. It failed. Fine. Whatever. Booted back into Win 7 and the drive was now listed as Raw. Attempted a format and voila....it actually worked!!! Worth a try.
Well, we all seem to be down to Plan Z with no success, so maybe this will work for you also. I booted into safe mode (f8) and attempted to format by 4GB Centon drive. It failed. Fine. Whatever. Booted back into Win 7 and the drive was now listed as Raw. Attempted a format and voila....it actually worked!!! Worth a try.
Diskpart
You guys can give this a try:
Go to a command prompt.
Type Diskpart
Select Disk X (The size should match your media) 1, 2, 3, or ect.
CLEAN
This should reset the disk and give you back all of your space. You can use the Disk Management Utility in Windows to Format and Reassign the Drive letter.
Rob
You guys can give this a try:
Go to a command prompt.
Type Diskpart
Select Disk X (The size should match your media) 1, 2, 3, or ect.
CLEAN
This should reset the disk and give you back all of your space. You can use the Disk Management Utility in Windows to Format and Reassign the Drive letter.
Rob
Answer
This actually worked (Even with a totally protected memory stick)
Please try the following to reinstall your flash drive and see if you can get it working correctly again:
Plug in the flash drive Right click on My Computer Choose Properties Switch to the hardware tab
There should be a button like "Device Manager".
Click on this. Find your flash drive on this list. Right click on it and choose uninstall. Unplug the flash drive, wait a few seconds then plug it back in.
You should now get a new hardware wizard dialog from which you can reinstall the drivers.
After reinstalling the drive test it again to see if it is working correctly and let us know. If these steps do not work; you can try rebooting the system after you remove the device before you re-install it.
Other wise we will be happy to replace it.
Taken from the corsair support pages.
This actually worked (Even with a totally protected memory stick)
Please try the following to reinstall your flash drive and see if you can get it working correctly again:
Plug in the flash drive Right click on My Computer Choose Properties Switch to the hardware tab
There should be a button like "Device Manager".
Click on this. Find your flash drive on this list. Right click on it and choose uninstall. Unplug the flash drive, wait a few seconds then plug it back in.
You should now get a new hardware wizard dialog from which you can reinstall the drivers.
After reinstalling the drive test it again to see if it is working correctly and let us know. If these steps do not work; you can try rebooting the system after you remove the device before you re-install it.
Other wise we will be happy to replace it.
Taken from the corsair support pages.
I was also struggling with the same error 'DISK IS WRITE PROTECTED. REMOVE THE WROTE-PROTECTION OR USE ANOTHER DISK' I was using a Kingston data card reader...in which there is a small button to lock it...I only had to unlock it to remove the write protection.Hope it will be useful to you!
Hi, I know this post is oooooolllldddddddd, but I have found a solution that works! I tried all the ones posted on here but they didn't work but this did!
1) Plug in the Usb stick with the problem.
2) Go to Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Disk Management.
3) Then right-click on your USB stick and choose Properties.
4) Go to the hardware tab along the top and find your USB in the list.
5) Click it once and then click the properties button at the bottom.
6) Go along to the Driver tab along the top and choose Uninstall.
This will uninstall the driver for the USB. Now you just remove the USB, plug it back in and voila! 1x working USB stick!!
I tried all the ones posted on here but they didn't work but this did!1) Plug in the Usb stick with the problem.
2) Go to Control Panel, Administrative Tools, Disk Management.
3) Then right-click on your USB stick and choose Properties.
4) Go to the hardware tab along the top and find your USB in the list.
5) Click it once and then click the properties button at the bottom.
6) Go along to the Driver tab along the top and choose Uninstall.
This will uninstall the driver for the USB. Now you just remove the USB, plug it back in and voila! 1x working USB stick!!
Luke, that will do ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to a b0rked USB drive. You need to understand exactly what you're describing before offering it as a solution, & it's patently obvious that you currently don't.
Have a nice day now, y'hear...
Have a nice day now, y'hear...
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