How do I fix a write protected disk?

How do you remove write protection from a disk?

To remove the write protection, simply open your Start menu, and click on Run. Type in regedit and press Enter. This will open the registry editor. Double-click the WriteProtect key located in the right side pane and set the value to 0.

How do I change a disk from write-protected to normal?

To remove write protection from your SD card, follow the quick guide below:

1. Run Command Prompt as administrator.
2. Type diskpart.exe.
3. Type list disk.
4. Type select disk + number.
5. Type attributes disk clear readonly.

How do I turn off write protection on Windows 10?

Solution 1: remove disk write protection using CMD

1. Hit Windows Key + X on your keyboard, and select Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
2. Type diskpart and press Enter.
3. Type list disk and press Enter.
4. Type select disk #(ex: Disk 1) to select the disk which is write protected and press Enter.

How do I remove write protection from command prompt?

Disable write protection using command line (CMD)

1. Connect your write protected SD card to your computer.
2. Right Click on Start. …
3. Type diskpart and hit Enter.
4. Type list disk and hit Enter. …
5. Type select disk <number of your disk>. …
6. Type attributes disk clear readonly and press Enter.

How do I run chkdsk on a write protected disk?

Fix CHKDSK write protected disk in CMD

According the support of Microsoft, when you encounter the CHKDSK /f volume is write protected issue, you can try another command in CMD: chkdsk/ f / r / x. For example, chkdsk F: /f /r /x and press Enter. You can replace F with another drive letter.

Why is my flash drive write-protected?

What does it mean when you receive “The disk is write-protected” error message while trying to format a flash drive, pen drive or SD card? It means the Windows operating system has set administrator limitations, the registry entry is damaged, virus infection or third-party encryption software locked your USB pen drive.