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    Removing Write Protection on USB Drive

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Jeff, Jun 20, 2008.

  1. Jeff

    Jeff Notebook Retard

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    I somehow got it on and have no idea how to remove it. any help would be much appreciated.

    Thanks,
    Jeff
     
    Jeff, Jun 20, 2008
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  2. flipfire

    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    There is no way to write protect a USB drive without a third party program. Unless theres a switch on your USB stick like SD cards.

    Try reformatting it
     
    flipfire, Jun 20, 2008
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  3. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    It might be your USB drive gone bad if it doesn't have a switch. :(
     
    stewie, Jun 20, 2008
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  4. Jeff

    Jeff Notebook Retard

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    well i can't see any switch and it won't let me reformat it..........so maybe it went sour :( my good 16gb usb drive.....
     
    Jeff, Jun 20, 2008
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