Windows 10: Write Protected issue

Discus and support Write Protected issue in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi All,I'm currently facing an issue with one of our users which started unexpectedly last Friday. When the user inserts a thumb drive into their... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Mohd Noor Nizam Abdul, May 26, 2025.

  1. MOHD NOOR NIZAM ABDUL
    Mohd Noor Nizam Abdul Win User

    Write Protected issue


    Hi All,I'm currently facing an issue with one of our users which started unexpectedly last Friday. When the user inserts a thumb drive into their workstation laptop, a BitLocker prompt appears, and they are unable to copy documents from Windows to the USB drive. Troubleshooting steps performed so far: Checked Local Group Policy: All settings are at default – no restrictions found.Diskpart Command: Executed attributes disk clear readonly – completed successfully.Registry Editor: Created write protect key under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\StorageDevicePolicies and set val

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    Mohd Noor Nizam Abdul, May 26, 2025
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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, May 26, 2025
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  3. FREEBIRD_9924
    freebird_9924 Win User
    freebird_9924, May 26, 2025
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  4. MARTIN BAR
    Martin Bar Win User

    Write Protected issue

    Write Protected SD

    Hi Fred,

    Write-protected SD card disables some functions in the SD card like installing new data, delete data or move data. We suggest checking if there is a small physical switch located on your SD to disable the write-protect. Also, you may try removing the write
    protection thru the Properties of the drive. Open File Explorer > Right-click the SD card > Properties > Remove write-protection.

    If the if two suggestion we provided didn't resolve the issue, we recommend contacting the manufacturer of the SD card for additional assistance on formatting your SD card.

    Keep us in the loop with the result.
     
    Martin Bar, May 26, 2025
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