How Do I Remove Write Protection From My USB Flash Drive?
Write-protected materials prevent unauthorized users from modifying the contents of your files. It is possible to accidentally turn on the write protection feature of your USB flash drive, either by changing a physical setting or by modifying the various options in your operating system. In some instances, the USB flash drive can also be corrupted and it may need to be completely formatted and returned back to its factory settings. Step 1 Pull the USB flash drive out of your computer’s USB port. 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. Step 2 Insert the USB flash drive back into the USB port. Close the pop-up window that appears and navigate to the Start menu. Select “My Computer.” Step 3 Locate the drive letter that corresponds to your USB flash drive in the “My Computer” window, such as “F:\” or “D:\.” Double-click the drive letter. Attempt to use one of the files on the drive. Right-cl
