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Resolved Write protected USB stick

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by aussiejohn, 2014/12/11.

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    aussiejohn

    aussiejohn Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi Guys, I have just purchased a SanDisk-32GB-CZ45-Cruzer-Ultra-USB-Flash-Drive-Memory-Stick-Thumb-Key-Pen-32G and when I try to use it all I get is the error 'Can't format Write protected' which of course is of no use at all to me to have a USB that cannot be written to :mad:
     
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    First. Back up your registry!
     
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    aussiejohn

    aussiejohn Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Sorry fellows but that does not work !
     
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    Some have a little switch that you have to move to do anything with them.

    Check the bottom end and sides of the drive to see if it has a write protection switch. Push the plastic switch into the "Unlock" position.
     
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    aussiejohn

    aussiejohn Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Mr Bill that is the very first thing that I looked for!
     
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    MrBill

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    I have been there and got the T-Shirt is why I mentioned it. :)
     
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    aussiejohn

    aussiejohn Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    OK Whiskeyman I got to step 7 but the USB stick will not format all I get is "Write Protected "
     
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    Arie

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    What were the results of step 5?

    What is listed when you type attributes disk after selecting the USB disk in DiskPart?

    Also see: Write Protect Error on USB Flash Drives

    Maybe time for an RMA.
     
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    aussiejohn

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    The disk was listed as #3 and all steps went as was written but when I try to transfer a any file to the USB it says "Disk is write protected use another disk or remove write protection "
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    Do you have another pc to try it on?

    Did you ever get to use it?

    Have you rebooted the pc since this started?
     
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    aussiejohn

    aussiejohn Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    Hi Steve, Yes I have tried it in 3 pc's, no it's never been used it is new and yes the pc has been rebooted several times !
     
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    SpywareDr

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    :confused: If it's brand new and doesn't work, why are you even messing with it? Simply return it for a replacement or refund.
     
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    aussiejohn

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    Spyware Dr, It was purchased from China and I thought if it was something simple I could avoid the hassle and return postage, but alas no!
     
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    aussiejohn

    aussiejohn Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    The second link does not exist ?
     
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    Admin.

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    I fixed it.
     
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    aussiejohn

    aussiejohn Well-Known Member Thread Starter

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    It's all in German?
     
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    retiredlearner

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    When you open the .exe - you will see the option to check the English version. No problems at my end. Neil.
     
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