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How Do I Un-Protect /My Memory Key?

RightlyRandom · 2010-09-28 09:18:24

I've got a heinken cup memory key and worked perfect for a good two months now it keeps telling me it's write protected even tho i haven't protected it myself?? Just wondering if anyone can give me some info/advice on how to maybe un-protect it? Thanks! :)

28-09-2010 9:18am

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RightlyRandom

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I've got a heinken cup memory key and worked perfect for a good two months now it keeps telling me it's write protected even tho i haven't protected it myself?? Just wondering if anyone can give me some info/advice on how to maybe un-protect it?

Thanks!

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#2 28-09-2010 9:24am

NothingMan

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Plug it in. Right click on my computer. Go to Manage.

In the left column select Disk Management.

Right click on the drive and Format. Probably as a Fat system.

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#3 28-09-2010 9:32am

RightlyRandom

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I've tried formatting it but it still dispolays the message that its 'write protected' i'm not sure theres much else to do with it maybe i'll need to buy a new one. :rolleyes:

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#4 28-09-2010 10:12am

chin_grin

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Is there any "clip" on the key itself. Some USB keys will have a little notch to clip across to set it as Read-Only akin to breaking that tab out of the 3&1/2 inch floppies.

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#5 28-09-2010 10:25am

JDxtra

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Sounds like it could be faulty. Cheap memory keys don't tend to last.

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