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.

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 ...

External Device Check the flash drive or memory card for a physical write-protect switch. If you find a switch, move it to the "Off" position.

Learn how to format a write-protected USB pen drive or flash drive or SD card on Windows 11/10. Remove Read-only attributes using diskpart.

How to Format a Write Protected Kingston Micro. Kingston microSD and microSDHC are miniature versions of standard SD cards. This tiny memory cards are designed for portable devices, such as phones ...