4 Ways Remove Write Protection From USB Pendrive | "The disk is write protected" [Fix]?

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  • If you want to remove write protection from a pen drive or USB, this video can help you. In this video, you will learn 4 solutions to help remove write protection from USB and fix the disk is write protected issue. Tutorial for reference: bit.ly/34eJ2pg
    What is a read-only or write protection pen drive/USB? Actually, write protection can either be virtual or physical. Write protection is called read only. If a USB is enabled with write protection, it can neither write new files nor change the old ones. It would ultimately allow you to only read the data that is stored in the USB.
    If you want to remove write protection from the pen drive/USB in windows, follow the four solutions in the video to remove disk write protection.
    Timestamps:
    0:00 Intro
    1:41 Solution 1: Check Lock Switch and Disable Write Protection
    2:17 Solution 2: Change Pen Drive Read-Write Properties
    3:00 Solution 3: Disable Write Protection Using Diskpart Command
    4:11 Solution 4: Remove Write Protection from Pen Drive Using Regedit.exe
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  • @desmondstoppel8758
    @desmondstoppel8758 2 роки тому +59

    I tried everything nothing is working, downloaded other free programs but nothing is working. There is no security tab under properties and no write protection option in Regedit.exe. Please help me😅

  • @johnspinelli6875
    @johnspinelli6875 2 роки тому +4

    This was very helpful... I needed to go all the way to step 4 to solution and highly likely without this tutorial that I would have resolved this.

  • @adisHI-IQ
    @adisHI-IQ 2 роки тому +19

    I did exactly as in the video. It worked as much as I formatted.When I tried to install something appeared again "the disk is write protected"

  • @asmallfamily24
    @asmallfamily24 7 місяців тому

    I have watched many videos but none of them said the first way and by simply making it unlock it worked thankyou 🙏

  • @sarathipraveenkumar1072
    @sarathipraveenkumar1072 3 роки тому

    Do The last regit.exe only works for Pendrive...Could I use it for 8GB sd card..I am facing the issue..Can't delete the data but able to copy the data in SdCard..

  • @forexstrider
    @forexstrider Рік тому

    Didn't work on the Sandisk thumbdrive. What is a a good program to clean up a thumbrive that is now write protected because I am trying to install ubuntu with it.

  • @peytonplayz6403
    @peytonplayz6403 2 роки тому

    I was trying to install ventoy on my flash drive to install windows 10 but ventoy locked my usb and I cant seem to format it again :(
    None of the methods have worked for me
    I have watched several different youtube tutorials and still no luck
    I there any other methods that could work?

  • @opagananstar
    @opagananstar 2 роки тому

    Didnt work. I inserted my usb in my teachers comp to show a project and when i came home the drive was write protectred, how can i remove the protection? I think the teachers comp was the problem, do i have to fix it on my teachers comp, or i have to ask the school network manager to fix it?

  • @1Sbuys
    @1Sbuys 2 роки тому

    hi i have a usb with yumi multiboot on it and it is write protected i am on windows 10 how can i get the usb to its normal state

  • @imtiazsamsudeen810
    @imtiazsamsudeen810 3 роки тому +1

    My SD card readers lock is broken so i tried using cmd to remove wrtie protection but it is not working
    Any other ways possible????

  • @technicalsupportandvids4298
    @technicalsupportandvids4298 2 роки тому +33

    I tried all methods but they didn’t work for me pls tell me how I can remove the write protection

    • @nirabhmani9523
      @nirabhmani9523 2 роки тому +8

      Experienced the same issue..unable to format my pen drive even after performing all the required steps

    • @joshuajagus3193
      @joshuajagus3193 2 роки тому +2

      same here bruh., any luck there yet?

    • @nirabhmani9523
      @nirabhmani9523 2 роки тому +1

      Nope.. I have not seen yet.

    • @user-wc1ld5ur6t
      @user-wc1ld5ur6t 2 роки тому

      Same

    • @dorfschmidt4833
      @dorfschmidt4833 2 роки тому +3

      @@nirabhmani9523 There are special low level format software for SSDs, USB sticks and SD cards.

  • @firaolwasihun780
    @firaolwasihun780 2 роки тому

    All other methods such as using cmd commands didn't work on removing write protection from my bootable pendrive. Finally i did it after watching this video. U got ur self a new subscriber

  • @alexchin4248
    @alexchin4248 2 роки тому

    if i do all.the step but still cannot remove the write protected so have any more suggest

  • @vaishnavmd883
    @vaishnavmd883 2 роки тому

    bro i am having an imation 16gb usb my pc keep on showing that it is write protected when i try to copy paste something to usb
    i tried all your methods but non of them worked when i tried to do that last method using regedit my pc is not showing write protected value please
    help bro i beg you please reply please its urgent i have only one usb were i can carry my projects to school please reply

  • @mavericklightspeed4118
    @mavericklightspeed4118 2 роки тому +2

    Your tutorials work every time 🤜🤛

  • @junkmail6206
    @junkmail6206 2 роки тому

    What can we do if none of the above work ? I found an old SD card in a box I stored away 3 years ago, I forgot the write protect password and have changed my PC twice since then.
    I don't care for the DATA stored on it and would happily erase all of it. Is there a software or a fix to do that ?

  • @kaushaldange6418
    @kaushaldange6418 2 роки тому +2

    I have tried all the methods still not getting the result can u please tell me how to do it ?

  • @troyhunter4740
    @troyhunter4740 Рік тому +1

    Any more ideas? Ive tried all these and they dont work.. ive formatted the drive to NTFS by accident and now i cant go back to FAT32.. its locked in and i cant format it.. any brute force methods?

  • @lyrikalsnow
    @lyrikalsnow 2 роки тому

    I swear ur video is the best among the rest all procedures are clear

  • @srikanthkavuri4092
    @srikanthkavuri4092 Рік тому

    Hi i tried the same path but i couldn't find the secound item 'Wright protected' help me out please

  • @nondi270
    @nondi270 3 роки тому

    Please help me how i can fix my usb when i paste photos or videos its fine but after 5 mins it will be corrupted

  • @billymays__2839
    @billymays__2839 Рік тому

    you are a genius so glad i found you, fixed a problem i had for a long time when it wasnt even what i was trying to look for.

  • @vipuldhankhar1659
    @vipuldhankhar1659 3 роки тому +2

    Can Recover it software recover all my deleted files from usb flash drive from last 1year?

  • @yousfikheira2574
    @yousfikheira2574 2 роки тому

    my USB drive still write protected, it is not shown on the computerk each time Iselect it, they demand format but not formated becauseof the write protection, need help mike

  • @coldmank1896
    @coldmank1896 Рік тому

    What if the pop up box of properties doesn't have security option in there?

  • @calebmensah3979
    @calebmensah3979 2 роки тому +1

    Do l have remove the USB before restarting the pc or...

  • @noarcc
    @noarcc 2 роки тому

    My usb doesnt have the lock and the methods failed. Any other way of fixing this?

  • @smellyfishbucket6790
    @smellyfishbucket6790 Рік тому

    i did all of these but it didnt work, i dont even have that "write protection" section on the final solution so what do i do now

  • @009qamars
    @009qamars 2 роки тому +2

    What a wonderful way to explain things Mike

  • @pumpkinpizza694
    @pumpkinpizza694 3 роки тому +1

    help pls i have a sandisk ultra 512 GB and i got write protection nothing works

  • @schreader7670
    @schreader7670 2 роки тому

    welp absolutely nothing worked and the last option there was no option like you had in regedit also the usb drive display itself 2 times first as an DVD drive and a second USB drive which is not accessible i get the message no device connected so im a bit frustrated its a 16 gb verbatin stick from an old work place and i would really like to use it

  • @nicoya2024
    @nicoya2024 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the TUTORIAL,,excelente well explain,,from SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA,,,muchas gracias mi estimado

  • @play_interesting1552
    @play_interesting1552 2 роки тому

    Hello sir my pendrive is encrypted and write protected and I'm try all way for formate but not work any ideas please help me..

  • @heldercapela
    @heldercapela Рік тому +3

    you're good at explaining anything with excellent diction and straightforwardness thanks

  • @madhavagrawal5581
    @madhavagrawal5581 2 роки тому

    Sir, i have current read only as yes... Can't find solution please help

  • @EthanHasnt
    @EthanHasnt 2 роки тому

    When i saw that nothing was working i gave up hope but when i flip the switch at the sd card and put it in my 3ds it said its not wrire protected and i was so confused

  • @sreetech4659
    @sreetech4659 2 роки тому

    my all file are changed in .zware file what can i do
    can u give aney
    solutition

  • @-JustGamer
    @-JustGamer 5 місяців тому

    BRO THANK YOU SO MUCH GOD BLESS IVE WATCHED SO MANY TUTORIALS NONE WORKED EXCEPT YOURS

  • @Dante-qt5he
    @Dante-qt5he Рік тому +3

    Done all the steps and it still doesn't work. On properties I don't get any security option on windows 11.

  • @RoyalCity352
    @RoyalCity352 Рік тому +6

    under (Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Storage) theres no write protection to change the value. the file is still write protected

    • @omerahmed7883
      @omerahmed7883 Рік тому

      @Kmao Tube
      Same

    • @tsnoob7653
      @tsnoob7653 11 місяців тому

      i did it and it said name already exist
      @KmaoTube

  • @chrisx007gr6
    @chrisx007gr6 3 роки тому +23

    these are some helpful solutions but not in mine because i dont have the security tab in properties

    • @vny469
      @vny469 3 роки тому +6

      Me too

    • @vashuvarshney8874
      @vashuvarshney8874 2 роки тому +1

      Me too

    • @kynrto
      @kynrto 2 роки тому +1

      same

    • @Ram_jagat
      @Ram_jagat 2 роки тому +3

      Same here, did anyone of you find the solution??

    • @Dickgoodbody
      @Dickgoodbody 2 роки тому +4

      yeah useless, me too, he never covered this

  • @alhaqtvlive
    @alhaqtvlive 2 роки тому +1

    THANKS FOR VALUABLE INFORMATION SIR
    YOU DESERVE A NEW SUBSCRIBER
    HAVE A GOOD !

  • @sandipkhandare8038
    @sandipkhandare8038 3 роки тому

    Can you make video for (Amazon fire TV stick) software change to android it possible or not

  • @Aditya_Music_India
    @Aditya_Music_India Рік тому +1

    I have tried all the methods but it is not working...
    What to do ?

  • @rashviramkishoon2159
    @rashviramkishoon2159 2 роки тому

    Hi there i have tried all please can you tell me how to remove write protected usb iv literally tried every single way and things including 3rd party.

  • @armanescototo4695
    @armanescototo4695 2 роки тому

    Does not work with my Sandisk Cruzer Edge 16gb. The disk is write protected

  • @paolocruz8214
    @paolocruz8214 Рік тому

    All these method doesn't work on my hard drive :((, what should i do change my hard drive? 😢

  • @nullscripted
    @nullscripted Рік тому

    1 and 2 didnt work for me and 3 there was no read/write file thing for me to change the value on.

  • @ganeshshetty3548
    @ganeshshetty3548 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much the commod prompt thing helped

  • @kaustavsarkar1154
    @kaustavsarkar1154 3 роки тому

    Hi I have a problem regarding DPC_ WATCHDOG_VIOLATION. I have watched your video but it is not solved. Usually it happens a gap of 2 days. It shows the blue screen, stays nearly 20 secs and then reboots automatically. Mainly when I shut down the laptop with power (adapter) but next time boots without adapter ( in battery) it happens often. Do you have a solution?

  • @djmikesea
    @djmikesea 2 роки тому

    have a sandisk 120gb drive. step 1. - no lock switch on usb pen drive 2. step 2 - after hitting apply get error msg saying "media is write protected" and wont allow change. 3. diskpart - actions do not work, still says media is write protected, even after pc re-start. 4. regedit - no work either. still cant delete files from drive or re-format it.

  • @ellyrycsama9138
    @ellyrycsama9138 Рік тому

    I tried doing it through the command prompt, the write protection selection is missing, only the red Default is there....

  • @MegazoneMusic23
    @MegazoneMusic23 Рік тому +1

    I tried every step.. but unfortunately nothing worked.
    Step 4 ,I do not have .. 'write Protection" icon .
    Pls Help

  • @mohamedghareeb3631
    @mohamedghareeb3631 2 роки тому

    hello sir
    I try every step and didn't work for me iam using Windows 7 please I need help
    I don't need the files I just want to format it

  • @mariogalizy4734
    @mariogalizy4734 Рік тому

    I have tried all of these step and yet they did not work I don’t know what to do from now

  • @deepakkumarsah8937
    @deepakkumarsah8937 2 роки тому

    Thank you sir, thank you very much I have been typing code for more time but a single switch made my work done

  • @mztahhan
    @mztahhan Рік тому

    thank you so much i had a 128 gb sd card and you helped me fix the disk protection issue thank you.

  • @nirabhmani9523
    @nirabhmani9523 2 роки тому +1

    Hey.. I tried all steps but still it's showing write protected.
    While I run below command
    chkdsk /f G:
    being an elevated user, got the below message:
    The type of the file system is RAW.
    CHKDSK is not available for RAW drives.
    Request your further help to get my pen drive formatted. I hope you will revert with your suggestion, thank you!

    • @antidisestablishmentarianism27
      @antidisestablishmentarianism27 Рік тому

      Don't hold your breath. People like this guy only do the 'easy stuff' - they don't want to know when their 'advice' is worthless - as most of them are. Probably better off throwing the usb out, driving over it, burning it, then throwing it off a cliff. Go back and do some research into decent usb drives that aren't write protected pieces of crap, that aren't made in chyna and that will allow you to see and access the 'security' tab under 'properties' so you that can change thngs.

  • @Grenadier_
    @Grenadier_ 2 роки тому +1

    hi quick question: for Solution #3, in typing "attributes disk clear readonly" , that will not delete any of the files on the usb, right?

  • @rohitsinhparmar2320
    @rohitsinhparmar2320 2 роки тому +5

    None of this method is working for my Sandisk cruzer blade 16 GB pendrive.
    I can access files which are on pendrive, but can't add new file, nor can format pendrive.

    • @GhostRider-nx1mx
      @GhostRider-nx1mx 2 роки тому

      Same with me? What did you do then? You came across any solution

    • @rohitsinhparmar2320
      @rohitsinhparmar2320 2 роки тому +1

      @@GhostRider-nx1mx not yet, if you get any solution please reply

  • @deedee_31
    @deedee_31 2 роки тому +1

    i clicked on properties and there is no security tab there what do i do now

  • @e.o.a101
    @e.o.a101 2 роки тому

    I'm sorry, but i don't have a security tab in properties...what do i do?

  • @JaidenPlaysGames.
    @JaidenPlaysGames. 3 роки тому +1

    I seen your video for getting pictures back but what do i do if i delete a important file that affects my tv on my phone.

  • @pattaz.
    @pattaz. Рік тому

    Thank you! for this one❤️

  • @chandrui3914
    @chandrui3914 2 роки тому +2

    Followed all the steps, but didn't work

  • @raphaelacosta4245
    @raphaelacosta4245 2 роки тому +1

    This video helped so much thank you! And I am not a bot for the people that think this vid is fake

  • @sksumit333
    @sksumit333 2 роки тому

    After not resolve my problem , PLZZ any suggest

  • @nithishkumars1657
    @nithishkumars1657 2 роки тому

    Bro...tried all 4 ways...still couldnt solve the problem...Can you/anyone please sugggest anyother options?

  • @JoeNerdShow
    @JoeNerdShow Рік тому

    write protect reg in not in there on windows 11 :/

  • @shrine4t
    @shrine4t Рік тому

    None of the mentioned solutions worked for me :( Please help!

  • @shneoriko2984
    @shneoriko2984 6 місяців тому

    I thank you very much, my whole problem was that the plastic was down, thank you!!

  • @ayoubcherif8999
    @ayoubcherif8999 5 місяців тому

    You're genius thank you so much bro the first step work i have lock the sd card connector i'm happy to know this new feature

  • @ajaygoyanka
    @ajaygoyanka Рік тому

    I have a sd card that is having the issue out of no where so will this erase my data from it? Is there a way to recover my data?

    • @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
      @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware  Рік тому

      Hi there,
      Thank you for your question. Yeah, it is possible to recover your data. Hope this video about Fixing Corrupted SD Card could help you: ua-cam.com/video/qsx0dWcfXSk/v-deo.html&lc=UgwmVHm0ooPAq__tRGZ4AaABAg

  • @pabloreyes8811
    @pabloreyes8811 Місяць тому

    I have a usb drive kingston exodia for a few months and suddenly I got an error and when I plugged in again, it says that is write protected (I was on Zorin linux btw). I can open the drive, I can see the files and I can see how much storage is left but I can't remove or put files on it.

    • @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
      @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware  Місяць тому

      Hi there, thank you for your question! If you tried all the steps mentioned in the video its most likely an issue with the drive itself and I would recommend taking it to a professional for further assistance.

  • @carlozeta3678
    @carlozeta3678 2 роки тому +1

    i dont have "write Protect" under
    Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Storage,
    what to do sir?

  • @blasterblade752
    @blasterblade752 3 роки тому

    I tried everything but it still doesn't work please help

  • @kumar-bx1yb
    @kumar-bx1yb Рік тому

    Please information about write protection removal tool because those tricks are not working

  • @mainakdas7441
    @mainakdas7441 3 роки тому +12

    I have two 16gb SanDisk pendrives got write protected in 2014, I tried all methods to fix it but still didn't work. Anything else I can try ?

    • @hassanzafar3159
      @hassanzafar3159 3 роки тому +1

      same man same

    • @hassanzafar3159
      @hassanzafar3159 3 роки тому +6

      @Aarush Bissoon bro that's not the point computer geeks always wants to find solution that's in their blood it not about money

    • @gelavishblunt1350
      @gelavishblunt1350 2 роки тому

      Try to insert the usb to your android using otg. It fixed my usb right away.

    • @mariuszsaassa414
      @mariuszsaassa414 2 роки тому

      did you solve problem? I have SANDisk 114 GB and the same situation

    • @mainakdas7441
      @mainakdas7441 2 роки тому +1

      @@mariuszsaassa414 No, the methods didn't work. Still write protected.

  • @FangsIAm
    @FangsIAm 2 роки тому

    None of them worked for me. Been trying this kind of methods for a month. and when I click proprieties on my usb drive it doesn't show security, only general, tools, hardware, sharing, customize. :/ I used this usb a lot for my car's playlist, often add/remove songs and never had a problem. ps: usb doesn't have a write prot switch.

  • @capriumnoir6426
    @capriumnoir6426 2 роки тому

    Tried everything all didn't work and regedit didn't show any write protected value thing

  • @computerworld1074
    @computerworld1074 10 місяців тому +1

    thank u soooooo much for the help

  • @Naeemvlogss
    @Naeemvlogss 2 роки тому

    Bro what camera lens and mic You using please help

  • @malwawarriors1984
    @malwawarriors1984 2 роки тому

    Bro i have tried every step in my SanDisk pan drive nothing is working pls help me and I am also seeing that u are liking only comments which saying my problem is solved pls pls help me

  • @cxexzzz3662
    @cxexzzz3662 2 роки тому +2

    i dont have a security tab

  • @kaisergarcia9551
    @kaisergarcia9551 Рік тому

    in step 4, mine doesnt have the write protection thing. but still have the write protection warning in my usb. :((

    • @mmans8191
      @mmans8191 Рік тому

      Likewise, I don't see the write protection on the right side. Only "default".

  • @Kharabish
    @Kharabish Рік тому

    that was rly helpful , it works without restart , ty so much ♥

  • @Peractin
    @Peractin 9 місяців тому

    I am trying to update the install files on a Windows 10 and 11 install USB. It is write protected so I can't. None of these steps worked. Is there a specific way for a Windows usb or can it not be done since it came straight from Microsoft?

    • @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
      @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware  8 місяців тому

      Hi there, thank you for your question! Microsoft's official installation USB drives are typically configured to be read-only for security and integrity reasons, and attempting to modify them directly is not recommended. Instead, it is advisable to create a new bootable USB drive with the updated installation files by downloading the latest Windows ISO from the official Microsoft website and using tools like the Media Creation Tool (for Windows 10) or the Windows 11 Installation Assistant (for Windows 11). This ensures that you have an up-to-date and reliable Windows installation medium without the risk of unintended consequences or data corruption associated with trying to remove write protection from the original drive.

    • @Peractin
      @Peractin 8 місяців тому

      @@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware Figures. These were given to me from my job and because of that the install language is not English. It's mostly just an inconvenience since you can just install whatever language you want after the install. Just need Google Translate until then. Hehe
      I was hoping to fix that by updating the install files. Oh well. Thanks for the reply.

  • @Seventro7
    @Seventro7 3 роки тому +8

    I really needed this Thank you ❤

    • @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware
      @RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware  3 роки тому

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    • @Seventro7
      @Seventro7 3 роки тому

      @@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftware I already did it 👍

    • @Terminators4U
      @Terminators4U 7 місяців тому

      @@RecoveritDataRecoverySoftwarenothing worked. It’s the only drive that goes not get write protection removed. I can watch movies 🍿 from it. Any files can be seen too and opened too. Just can’t be deleted

  • @thesmarty6080
    @thesmarty6080 2 роки тому

    I don't have that write protection option in the storage in regedit. What to do? I tried everything

  • @Shyplays-games
    @Shyplays-games Рік тому

    Tysm I tried 8 diff tutorials before yours❤

  • @production.coppergat
    @production.coppergat Рік тому

    i have tried every thing but still it says written protected

  • @adityagururaj239
    @adityagururaj239 2 роки тому

    The third method worked like a charm

  • @kroakish
    @kroakish 2 роки тому

    I have been on this for hours and only now i learn i had to PHISICALLY SWITCH IT??????
    Thank you so much for the help, i dont think i could've accesed my sd card without this video

  • @vp351
    @vp351 Рік тому

    there is no security tab in properties for my pd ....

  • @stykes2
    @stykes2 2 роки тому

    my usb appears to be write protected still

  • @1minotm1
    @1minotm1 2 роки тому +1

    Hi , On the step 4 I do not have .. 'write Protection" icon . Thanks

  • @gaganjeet3421
    @gaganjeet3421 3 роки тому +1

    Hey bro in my official channel UA-cam delete my video for community guidelines violation (child safety) yesterday and I want to reinstall it how can i reinstall my video I have there link

  • @guruprasadshetty1
    @guruprasadshetty1 Рік тому

    Thank you.. your instructions worked.

  • @anitapattnaik3807
    @anitapattnaik3807 2 роки тому

    none of the method for my flashdrive, It still show write protected error

  • @bizzybee_animations
    @bizzybee_animations 2 роки тому

    I couldn't even try the security option. When I go to properties that wasn't a tab. None of these options worked for me