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Pretec USB Key - Write Protected Problem

  • 04-10-2006 10:47PM
    #1
    Cork Skate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 884 ✭✭✭


    Hi there,

    I am trying to delete/format my USB key and i am getting a write protected error, i have to remove write protection of use another disk. There are no switches or buttons on the key so its not 'locked'

    I have Win XP, how can i remove the write protection?
    Its a -Pretec 01GB USB Device


Comments

  • #2
    Ruu_Old
    Closed Accounts Posts: 36,634 ✭✭✭✭Ruu_Old


    Did any software come with it to allow you to unlock or format it perhaps besides Windows?

    edit: Think I found your solution located here


  • #3
    Cork Skate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 884 ✭✭✭Cork Skate


    Ruu wrote:
    Did any software come with it to allow you to unlock or format it perhaps besides Windows?

    No software, just the key :o
    Ruu wrote:
    edit: Think I found your solution located here

    I actually dont have 'StorageDevicePolicies' at that path ... searched for it too and still found nothing. Had a look elsewhere (looking for something obvious) and found nothing.


  • #4
    Cork Skate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 884 ✭✭✭Cork Skate


    Here is what to do if you are prepared to lose your info ....

    Shut down the PC, rebooted press F8 to go to Safe Mode.
    Start -> Run
    Type in CMD, hit OK.
    Type in format ?: (? is the drive letter) and hit enter.
    Let it go to 100% and then shut down.
    Reboot normally and you have your key back.


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