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Write protected problem in USB pen drive

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ra_sriniketan Original post #1
Jul 11, 2011 at 7:48 PM
I have a 4GB transcend pen drive that said its write protected.Can not do anything, not even format.Help.
mithun_mrg
mithun_mrg #2
Jul 12, 2011 at 8:37 AM
There are a few reasons for that Virus, Pc usb port fault or the pen drive itself scan the drive with a updated AV and check it in another PC see if it works else RMA
TechPlex
TechPlex #3
Jul 12, 2011 at 9:03 AM
Mithun_mrg is exactly right. Check that pendrive in a virus free pc. Then make sure you clean your pc before plugging the pendrive again.
thetechfreak
thetechfreak #4
Jul 12, 2011 at 10:11 AM
Remove the undeletable files using this-
Download Unlocker 1.9.1 - FileHippo.com



Also after you delete them do an updated Antivirus scan. And if it shows no infection.
Do a scan using this online AV- HouseCall - Free Online Virus Scan - Trend Micro USA