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write protected

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vir Original post #1
Sep 27, 2011 at 2:42 PM
I have a 4GB i-ball pen drive which is write protected. I can read the files but i cannot delete/move/copy from the pen drive, even formatting s not possible. how do i remove write protected and format the drive?

Thanks!
mithun_mrg
mithun_mrg #2
Sep 28, 2011 at 8:27 AM
please give details what pen drive do u have i.e brand/model etc
Zangetsu
Zangetsu #3
Sep 28, 2011 at 1:01 PM
@vir: is there any write protected button/switch on pendrive?
topgear
topgear #4
Sep 29, 2011 at 4:15 AM
@ OP - which OS you are using ? if win 7 just click on the pen drive icon in explore and click on Take Ownership.

If you are facing this error in multiple OSes then just try format the pen drive using command prompt.