Windows 10: Linux Mint

Can you please tell me how to disable write protection on a Drive using Linux Mint USB Bootable...basically messed my computer up and then used linux mint usb bootable to boot. now i wish to format my drive but cannot because it is write protected.....i can see and access both drives with this bootable usb but unable to otherwise.so in terminal what on earth do i type to remove the write protection on the drive using linux mint usb bootable.

:)

 

Dual Boot Windows 10 & Linux Mint

We are volunteers willing to help you try to resolve this issue.

These should help :

How to Dual Boot Linux Mint and Windows

https://itsfoss.com/guide-install-linux-mint-16...

How to install Linux Mint on your Windows PC

http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-install-lin...

Be sure to check with Linux Mint Support and Forums.

Linux Mint - Support and Forums

Contact Us - Linux Mint

Linux Mint Forums

Linux Mint Forums - Index page

Please let us know the results and if you need further assistance.

 

How to install and run Windows 10 on Linux Mint

Here's the steps:
Boot up Linux mint. Open a terminal and type:

su - root ===> enter password
lshw ===> list of devices: hd's, cd, usb etc... and look for the dev id of the USB ex: /dev/sdd
fdisk /dev/sdd =====> assuming your USB is /dev/sdd
a =====> mark Active
1 ===> Partition 1 is selected
w =-==> Update

 

Dual Booting Windows 10 Pro & Linux Mint/Cinnamon- Updated

Use EasyBCD to add a boot entry for Linux Mint if you installed Linux Mint to the right partition.

NeoGrub Linux - NeoSmart Technologies