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pen drive converted to read only

5 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/pen-drive-converted-to-read-only.78686/

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abhishek_734 Original post #1
Jan 21, 2008 at 11:46 AM
i have a 1 gb moserbaer pendrive.for last few days,when i try to write data into it ,it says the disk is write protected and i m unable to write data to it.i can read the data or copy it which is already present on it.also it shows a free space of abt 800 mb.the pd dosnt have any switch on it.i m unable to format it.
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Jan 21, 2008 at 4:56 PM
try formating from command prompt.
if that doesnt work try some flash disk formatting tools.
codename_romeo
Jan 21, 2008 at 5:04 PM
DId u use some pen drive locking software?????
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Jan 21, 2008 at 6:12 PM
ya,the pendrive came with its own locking tool software installed on it on one partition of it.i never used it to lock it.now when i m trying to perform any lock operations it is saying the same that is it is write protected.and the action cant b performed.
shady_inc
Jan 21, 2008 at 6:27 PM
Set the pen drive in "Optimize for Quick Removal" usage from Properties>Hardware>**select your pen drive from list**>Properties>Policies.See if it works.!