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How do I switch off the write-protection????

  • 07-04-2009 10:16PM
    #1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 88 ✭✭


    Hey,

    I just got a new pc with vista O.S. and I've transfered all my music on to it but when I try to copy the files on to a S.D. card I keep getting the following message;

    "The disk is write-protected"
    "Remove the write-protection or use another disc"

    I've seached online and nothing has worked. Can any one help and tell me how to switch it off, please!!!!

    Looking forward to the answer. :D


Comments

  • Posts: 18,160 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Did you check the switch on the left side of the SD card?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 88 ✭✭freethepenguins


    Ya checked and its not locked


  • Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 96,479 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    try in a different pc to verify it's ok

    it says the disk otherwise I'd have said reformat as FAT32


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 88 ✭✭freethepenguins


    tryed the reformat and i still cann't copy stuff on to it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,026 ✭✭✭Amalgam


    tryed the reformat and i still cann't copy stuff on to it

    Try the Panasonic SDFormatter for SD cards and USB. It works well for anything I've thrown at it. Full Erase and Format Size Adjustment. It'll erase anything plugged into a USB port. Not just Panasonic products. I've 'revived' a few items over the years with it.

    http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/sd/download/sd_formatter.html

    panasonicsdformatter.gif


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