Computer is "Write Protected"

James_LWAU

Anytime I put a usb key into my laptop i keep getting an error message. I've tried a few different usb keys and have still gotten the same problem :rolleyes: Any ideas on how to fix this??

ScrubsfanChris

Some USB flash drives have a "lock" on the side which enables a read only mode.

James_LWAU

Nah its not the usb because i've tried a few different usb keys I think its the laptop??

James_LWAU

Anyone

Alanstrainor

James_LWAU wrote: »

Anyone

The problem sounds bizarre. Could you post a picture of the error you get>?

skar

James_LWAU wrote: »

Anyone

what that mean??
You want answers for what question???
Give us details what error/mesage, what Operating System you have etc.
"guess what color balloon i have behind my back?"

James_LWAU

Sorry lads, when I plug in the usb device i cannot add files or delete files off the usb I keep getting a error message this device is "write protected" and its happend with a few other USB keys as well. The device is a sandisc cruzer 1gb btw and i'm using Windows 7

skar

can you browse folders, open and read files from USB?

James_LWAU

Yes, I cannot delete them or put new files onto the usb though...

skar

try this:
a. Press WINDOW+R keys (this will open RUN box).
b. Enter gpedit.msc and press OK (this will open LocalGroupPolicyEditor)
c. go to Computer Configuration->Administrative Templates->Windows Components->BitLocker Drive Encription->Removable Data Drives
d. double click Deny write access to removable drives not protected by BitLocker and press Disabled
e. Click OK and Close all windows, then stick in your USB see if problem still there

James_LWAU

windows cannot find " gpedit.msc"

skar

ok, you have home premium edition of Windows7?
ill tray to find how to do this trough the registry editor

James_LWAU

I'm using windows 7 home premium....

skar

PM sent

skar

that's same fix trough the registry editor (beware you can easy damage computer with registry editor)

1. Press WINDOW+R keys (this will open RUN box).
2. enter regedit
3. go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\StorageDevicePolicies
4. Right click on WriteProtect and click modify.
5. If the value data is 1 change it 0 and click ok.
12. Close Registry editor


now you should be able to write into USB

skar

Is it sorted???

blahound

This happens to a friend of mine. He uses ubuntu. Windows XP pro (at college) often sees his USB sticks as write-protected.
He just reformats it

skar

blahound wrote: »

This happens to a friend of mine. He uses ubuntu. Windows XP pro (at college) often sees his USB sticks as write-protected.
He just reformats it

your friend can use fix above to this issue and never again will format his USB stick because of Write protect message

James_LWAU

Yeah probelems sorted thanks very much