Windows 10: Can't copy any files to USB or Format it but "Read only" is set to "No"

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  1. Can't copy any files to USB or Format it but "Read only" is set to "No"


    I have a USB flash drive with a lot of files on it. I have tried clearing the read-only attribute in run, and in regedit but still, it hasn't changed. Also, the delete volume in computer management is greyed out. Is there anything else I should try?

    :)
     
    IndiraHengue, May 24, 2023
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  2. 95Viper Win User

    USB flash drive won't read, wants to format.

    What file system did your friend use to format the USB flash drive?
    Linux, MAC, Windows, etc.... if, he did the project on a different file format; the system may not think there is anything useful and wants to format it to make usable.
    Or, the drive has gotten corrupted (like your friend pulled the drive before it was finished and the file table/partition info/etc. is corrupt).
    Static could have gotten it, too.

    One of many recovery apps:
    USB Flash Drive Data Recovery Software

    Google has a sh*t load software to recovery and/or repair usb drives; but, be careful and always scan your downloads with a good a/v package.
    usb flash drive recovery software

    Just some ideas.*Smile Can't copy any files to USB or Format it but "Read only" is set to "No" :)
     
    95Viper, May 24, 2023
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  3. zbook Win User
    How to reformat USB Recovery Drive

    Part of the commands and results were missing from the image.

    Open adminstrative command prompt and type or copy and paste:
    diskpart
    list disk
    select disk #
    (replace # with the disk number for the flash drive)
    attributes disk clear readonly
    exit


    If the above steps work then you are set.
    If the above steps fail then view this link for additional troubleshooting steps:
    How to Format Read-only USB Drive Successfully?
     
    zbook, May 24, 2023
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  4. temp02 Win User

    Can't copy any files to USB or Format it but "Read only" is set to "No"

    Java.nio.file - Copying files

    You can't copy a folder, thats why it generates an exception (you are trying to copy a folder using a copy file function).
    You probably need to list all the files inside that folder and copy one by one
     
    temp02, May 24, 2023
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