Windows 10: I need help with changing a write protected disk

Discus and support I need help with changing a write protected disk in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; I am at my wits end. I’ve tried everything to disable read only on this micro usb through an SD card adapter. I have tried running cmd commands,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/xCassZ, Oct 1, 2020.

  1. /U/XCASSZ
    /u/xCassZ Win User

    I need help with changing a write protected disk


    I am at my wits end. I’ve tried everything to disable read only on this micro usb through an SD card adapter. I have tried running cmd commands, changing the switch direction, putting tape over the notch, and and external software. The disk is RAW and I need to convert it the format, but whenever I try it stops me because it is write protected. Does anyone have a sure-fire, guaranteed way to get this to work? If you do, that would be greatly appreciated.

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    /u/xCassZ, Oct 1, 2020
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  2. FERNANDZ
    Fernandz Win User

    How To Format A Write Protected Flash Memory ?

    ¿You already tried this one?...

    Run CMD


    1. diskpart
    2. list disk

    Then in the 3º step, put the correct number of disk in the list for the usb flash (if it's listed in disk 3, then you'll have to write select disk 3).

    2. select disk #
    3. clean
    4. create partition primary
    5. select partition 1
    6. active
    7. format fs=fat32
    8. assign
    9. exit

    with that commands you will format the flash drive in fat32, if you have a large drive you can select also "format fs=ntfs" in step 7.

    good luck!
     
    Fernandz, Oct 1, 2020
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  3. TIME LADY
    Time Lady Win User
    Time Lady, Oct 1, 2020
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  4. ROHIT_R
    Rohit_R Win User

    I need help with changing a write protected disk

    The Disk Is Write Protected - How To Remove Write Protection

    Hi Fernanda,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    In regards to your concern, please help me with following questions:

    • Is the Hard drive external or internal?
    You can try following steps and check if that fixes the issue:

    1. Run Virus scan on the Hard Drive.
    2. Perform check disk commands on the Hard Disk to fix the Disk errors.
    Refer to this article.

    Note: Remove all the external devices before performing check disk.

    Data Loss Disclaimer:

    While performing these steps there might be a risk of data loss. You may take a backup of the data before performing the steps.

    Hope it helps.

    Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking Yes or No.

    Rohit Raina

    Microsoft Community - Moderator
     
    Rohit_R, Oct 1, 2020
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