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Removing Write Protection from a USB Drive

Step-by-Step Guide
1. Check for Physical Lock

Some USB drives have a lock switch. Ensure it is in the 'unlocked' position.

2. Remove Write Protection via Command Prompt

- Open Command Prompt as Administrator.


- Type the following commands, pressing Enter after each:
diskpart
list disk
select disk X (Replace X with your USB drive number)
attributes disk clear readonly
exit
- Try formatting the USB again.

3. Edit Windows Registry (Advanced Users)

- Open Registry Editor (type 'regedit' in Run or Start).


- Navigate to:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
- Right-click 'Control' and create a new key named 'StorageDevicePolicies'.
- Open this key, right-click, and create a new DWORD named 'WriteProtect'.
- Set the value to 0.

4. Restart

After completing these steps, restart your computer and try formatting the USB drive again.

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