Windows 10: Drive Write Protected

Discus and support Drive Write Protected in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Background:Wanted to install a new SSD as my C drive, wouldn't copy correctly, had to do a new install of Windows.D drive Samsung SSD had all my Data -... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by TonyMan13, Apr 17, 2023.

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    Background:Wanted to install a new SSD as my C drive, wouldn't copy correctly, had to do a new install of Windows.D drive Samsung SSD had all my Data - Pictures, Documents, etc. Cloned my D drive to an NVMe on a USB adapter, removed the SSD, installed the NVMe on a PCIE adapter, and changed its drive letter to D.Since then I have two issues:1. Windows says the D drive is write protected. I've tried a few things I've found on line, but nothing changes.2. After any restart, File Explorer does not see the D drive. I have to go into disk management and assign the letter D to the partition.I look

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