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pen drive shows write protected

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rahul_kmr007
rahul_kmr007 Original post #1
May 30, 2009 at 1:59 PM
Bootex.log file in pendrive.

plz help me friends.............
my brother executed a command in command prompt by mistake and this created a file called bootex(a notepad file).
Now i can't delete any file and add any file to my pendrive.:shock:
It shows the the drive is write protected.:evil:
i think the command was chkdsk and it was stopped abruptly:neutral:

the make of my pendrive is Transcand.-JF V30
Disc_Junkie
May 30, 2009 at 2:16 PM
Remove it using Noob Killer.

Format using this tool
*files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=197 and see.
rahul_kmr007
May 30, 2009 at 5:57 PM
Remove it using Noob Killer.

Format using this tool
*files.extremeoverclocking.com/file.php?f=197 and see.


It didn't work buddy.It also shows it is write protected.:sad:
rahul_kmr007
May 30, 2009 at 6:37 PM
hey sorry i didn't us noob killer.
Anyways how do i delete that file using this.I am finding this application little difficult to use.
Disc_Junkie
May 30, 2009 at 6:59 PM
^ Click on Autofix, click on Open File for analysis and then from the select the file, rightclick on it and select Delete. Otherwise try 8-X Kill.

Try Malwarebytes' Antimalware and Trojan Remover too.....
rahul_kmr007
May 30, 2009 at 7:08 PM
^ Click on Autofix, click on Open File for analysis and then from the select the file, rightclick on it and select Delete. Otherwise try 8-X Kill.

Try Malwarebytes' Antimalware and Trojan Remover too.....

hello dic_junkie
i don't think it is trojan or malware

that file contains the following data



Checking file system on H:
The type of the file system is FAT.


One of your disks needs to be checked for consistency. You
may cancel the disk check, but it is strongly recommended
that you continue.
Windows will now check the disk.
Volume Serial Number is 7375-AB5B
Windows has checked the file system and found no problems.

2054881280 bytes total disk space.
786432 bytes in 2 hidden files.
589824 bytes in 18 folders.
1665761280 bytes in 1123 files.
387743744 bytes available on disk.

32768 bytes in each allocation unit.
62710 total allocation units on disk.
11833 allocation units available on disk.
Disc_Junkie
May 30, 2009 at 7:23 PM
^ If that file is causing problems, then I think you should delete it. It may not be a trojan or malware but it has made your drive write-protected. Delete it.
Disc_Junkie
May 30, 2009 at 7:26 PM
Also check if there is a small switch in the pen-drive. In many pen-drives, it is used to make the drive write-protected. Therefore if you find one, fix that.
rahul_kmr007
May 30, 2009 at 7:55 PM
^ If that file is causing problems, then I think you should delete it. It may not be a trojan or malware but it has made your drive write-protected. Delete it.

i cannot delete even that file.It shows the pendrive is write protected.



Also check if there is a small switch in the pen-drive. In many pen-drives, it is used to make the drive write-protected. Therefore if you find one, fix that.

no der is no switch.the file itself is causing the trouble.
Disc_Junkie
May 30, 2009 at 9:40 PM
Try this,

*discussions.hardwarecentral.com/archive/index.php/t-165987.html

It is done for C: but you should do the same for your pen drive.

Also did u try the steps in Post #5.
it_waaznt_me
May 31, 2009 at 2:46 AM
bootex.log is created when your disk is scanned at boot time. (Remember "A disk scan is scheduled for checking the consistency of data" prompt that comes up during boot time which you can cancel by pressing a key.
topgear
topgear #12
May 31, 2009 at 6:49 AM
@ rahul_kmr007 - if you are using linux try formating it from there Or just delete the file from linux. If you don't have linux installed use any live distro.