This article explains how to remove write protection from a USB drive, SD card, or individual files. Instructions apply to Windows 10, Windows 8, and Windows 7.

If you can't delete files from an SD card on your Windows 11/10 computer, check the physical lock switch, remove write protection, etc.

When copying files to a USB drive or SD card, if you receive a— Media is Write Protected —message, then this post will help you resolve the problem. The same problem can occur when deleting a ...