Windows 10: Error Device media is write-protected

Discus and support Error Device media is write-protected in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Plugged a Kingston Data Traveler 3.0 USB Device into an HP Elitebook 8440p running Windows 10 Pro 20H2. Download sp73930.exe; launched the apt, select... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by KCav45, Mar 25, 2021.

  1. KCAV45
    KCav45 Win User

    Error Device media is write-protected


    Plugged a Kingston Data Traveler 3.0 USB Device into an HP Elitebook 8440p running Windows 10 Pro 20H2.
    Download sp73930.exe; launched the apt, select the option make a bootable USB
    Received message Error: Device media is wright-protected.
    Error Device media is write-protected excl.png


    I did not setup wright protection. What caused the USB drive to become wright-protected?

    How can shut-off wright protection?

    :)
     
    KCav45, Mar 25, 2021
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  2. FREEBIRD_9924
    freebird_9924 Win User
    freebird_9924, Mar 25, 2021
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  3. WILLIAMJ78
    williamj78 Win User
    hard drive not accessible stating "The media is write protected."

    Hello,

    I sent an external hard drive to a tape backup company.

    The company stated that the drive is not accessible with the error message, "The media is write protected."

    Any suggestions?

    williamj
     
    williamj78, Mar 25, 2021
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  4. SHER AMO
    Sher Amo Win User

    Error Device media is write-protected

    USB devices getting write protected

    Hi Imdad,

    Some removable storage devices like USB flash drives or pen drive have write protection which is designed to help users prevent unexpected data loss by refusing to delete or format.

    However, if you’re stuck with a write-protected USB drive that can’t be formatted. We recommend that you follow these steps on how to erase and format a write-protected USB flash drive and pen drive using the Regedit.exe tool in Windows. To do this,
    follow the steps below:

    • In the Search box, type regedit and press Enter.
    • Navigate to the following folder:

      Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\StorageDevicePolicies

    Double-click on the WriteProtect value in the right-hand pane of Regedit.exe. Change the Value data from 1 to 0 and click OK to save the change. Close Regedit and restart your computer. Connect your USB flash drive or pen drive again, and you should find the
    write protection is removed and the device is no longer write protected.

    Important: This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection,
    back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, refer to the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article.

    How to back up and restore the registry in Windows How to back up and restore the registry in Windows.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.
     
    Sher Amo, Mar 25, 2021
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