External disk write-protected

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• How to remove the Windows 7 disk write protection?

  I have a Maxtor One touch drive I am trying to initialize but can't because the disk is write protect. How to remove the Windows 7 disk write protection?

  See:

  http://blog.

• Remove my external backup disk write protection.

  I can't save anything on my backup drive due to an error saying impossible because the disk is write protected. It happened when I updated to windows 7 November last month. Now I can't transfer all files on the disc. Help.
  I read an answer to my problem re regedit's local computer and system control etc. The problem is that I have storage in the registry but not in default extension just to hand right panel and without value. How do I manually write the correct version so I can remove my storage drive write protection.

  I did as you said in regedit as there was no policy of storage device, but it does not remove the write protection. My backup disk is a connected via external usb port. If I turn off the external hard drive and turn it on then I can move or copy folders on disk for a few minutes the write protection turns. It started only with windows 7. In vista, alol was ok re backups. I read on the manual for this player and they don't even mention protection against Scripture. How do I know which drive to remove the register write-protection? I think I solved my problem. I had my backup disk connected to the computer via a usb hub. I changed it to connect directly to the back of the computer and now the backup drive is not protected in writing and I can copy and send the disk to backup with no problems. Thanks for your quick reply

• Remove the disk write protection

  Separated from this thread.

  I need for the SD and USB

  Try here: Remove Protection in writing to a disk (I have not read the thread, this question was separated from so please excuse me it this suggestion has been suggested previously)

• I tried to adjust the registry but I can't always initialize the drive as it says media write-protected

  I've changed the registry from 1 to 0 no .the chance my computer and the drive isn't there but disk management open app and I can see the drive but I click on the drive and click on initialize the disk, but the same message appears

  Hello Bryan,

  You must click on "reply" under each post you are replying to, then write the message you comment!

  Click this link for your answer:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-hardware/unable-to-access-external-drive-write-protect-help/6d906505-a7cc-4E90-8961-23c127496a4d

• disk is protected from writing

  I'm trying to back up my files on a dvd - rw nine using the automatic backup of windows. When it promts me to format the disk for the file system direct it says 'is write protected disk '. He does not seem ready to let format me it with "mastering" but it's not good for the task.

  If possible, I would use windows own program, or I'd be grateful for suggestions for all free programs.

  I'm using Vista Home Premium 64-bit.

  Thank you

  David

  Hey watch this:

  http://www.TomsHardware.com/Forum/204894-32-disk-write-protected-remove-write-protection

• Write protection won't let me delete the MP3 from my MP3 using Vista

  I am running windows vista Home premium and using Player 2 GB mp3 audio South known work. I can't do anything but open the files that already exist on the with on mp3 player error telling me to remove the disk write protection. This worked fine with XP but not with vista on my pc or laptop. Thanks for any help you have. BTW, this mp3 player has no locks or switch.
  Thank you

  Hi KaplanStudent,

  First try to run a scan for viruses on your mp3 player and check if the same error.

  Second, you can remove the mp3 player ideal protection.

  1. connect your mp3 player to your computer.

  2. click on Start > calculater.

  3. right click on the drive and click Properties > Edit.

  4. check the box for the option write .

  5 try to delete or copy files.

  You can also contact audio South in this regard.

  Try these steps and let us know the result.

  Kind regards
  Bindu S - Microsoft Support
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• How do I unprotect external hard drive write protected

  I am trying to format an external HARD drive, but when I do I can not because a message appears saying that it is write protected.  I don't know how to change this permission.  Help please

  Hello

  Open the file in Windows Explorer and select the drive letter of your external hard dirve (eg. h:\).

  Right-click on it to display the context menu, and then select Properties

  Then, from the Properties dialog box, select the Security tab and give you read permissions / writing.

  You should then be able to use the context menu Format

  or

  Start > computer, right-click and select Manage (you will need the administrator privelleges)... then disk management... With administrator privelleges your should be able to format the drive in the My Computer Management console.

  Kind regards.

• How can I disable 'write protect' on an external hard drive?

  My external hard drive is suddenly now "write-protected", I don't, how do to UN - do, without reformatting everything, Ive looked at properties, etc.; It won't let me save it now.

  Jack

  I've seen it before, here's a few things that can help:

  1. This can be caused by malware, are you sure that your machine is clean?

  2. connect your device, right click computer, click Manage > storage > disk management, then right click on the chart in drive to the device and select change drive letter, then change for a more near the end of the alphabet.

  3. change these registry keys, but create a system first, restore point just in case you have problems. Note that the keys do not necessarily exist, so do not create them as it is probably a different issue.

  3.1

  Open a run window (Windows Logo key + R), type regedit, hit enter and in the left pane, navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\StorageDevicePolicies, double click on WriteProtect and change the value to 0 (zero) data.

  3.2

  Now, go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\StorageDevicePolicies, double click on WriteProtect and change the value to 0 (zero) data.

  3.3

  Finally, go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Control\StorageDevicePolicies, double click on WriteProtect and change the value to 0 (zero) data.

• abduction flash/memory stick write protected disk

  Twice my disk flash (memory stick) has been 'write protect' lit (two different memory sticks). How can I turn off write protect?  There is no physical switch or tab on the memory stick. Write protect got turned on while I was using Windows Explorer to copy files from an external hard drive on the memory stick. There was no message during the copy process. Only, I discovered when I tried later again copy the files. Received the message that the drive was write protected.

  Try this,

  http://www.Vistax64.com/tutorials/112795-context-menu-take-ownership.html

• Once again... "" "scratch disks is write protected...". ' error message? -Mac

  Recently I found this error message appear again, different from that of a previous post. "The"scratch disks"is write protected or unavailable. To open this project, the "scratch disks" will be set to your Documents folder. Do you want to continue? »

  On our portable system Edition (Mac 10.6.8 CS 5.5) on some occasions when I plug a firewire drive, PP open, create a new project, I get the above message. When I click "Yes" to continue and open the Panel of projects all the disks scratch that I put for the disc show just that I had chosen them, not the documents folder. What gives? PP is looking for old projects, I created on different portable players, even if I'm not trying to open them (and they are not connected)? Seems strange.

  Oops, I didn't read your initial post correctly.  The Scratch disk settings are stored in the preferences, and so if you do not have the last drive connected that you set as your Scratch disk when you exit the last, then you will get this message.

  There is nothing wrong with that: your last drive selected is not available.  You see a message similar to the PCF, when you changed the external drives, or took the last than the one you used offline.

  The 'write protected' part of the message refers to the situation caused by the permissions mentioned in my first answer.

  I never chose to scratch disks (I don't capture Ribbon.), so I've never seen this message myself.

• Windows cannot run disk checking on this volume, because it is write protected.

  I can't get the start menu appears in safe mode then I have botted on a cd with the command prompt and when I type chkdsk/r, so, it gives me "windows cannot run disk checkingo n this volume because it is write protected."  Can someone tell me what I can do to fix this?

  If you encounter a problem that you need help, follow these steps:

  Please provide additional information on your system:

  What is your system brand and model?

  What is your Version of XP and the Service Pack?

  Describe your current antivirus and software anti malware situation: McAfee, Symantec, Norton, Spybot, AVG, Avira!, MSE, Panda, Trend Micro, CA, Defender, ZoneAlarm, PC Tools, Comodo, etc..

  The question was preceded by a loss of power, aborted reboot or abnormal termination?  (this includes the plug pulling, buttons power, remove the battery, etc.)

  You have a true bootable XP installation CD (it is not the same as any recovery CD provided with your system)?

  What you see you don't think you need to see?

  What do not you think that you should see?

  Fill in the blank: my system worked well until: _.

  If you just want to start by running chkdsk /r on your hard drive (a good idea), I would follow the instructions below:

  Use the XP Recovery Console to check the file system on your HARD drive and fix all the problems.

  Boot into the Recovery Console Windows using an XP bootable installation CD.

  If you have no XP bootable media (or aren't sure you have) create a bootable XP Recovery CD of Console and do not forget.

  This is not the same as recovery disks that may have come to a store to purchase the system.

  You can make a bootable Recovery Console CD by downloading an ISO file and burn it to a CD.

  The ISO bootable image file you need to download is called:

  xp_rec_con. ISO

  Download the ISO from here:

  http://www.mediafire.com/?ueyyzfymmig

  Use a new CD and this simple and free program to burn your ISO file and create your bootable CD:

  http://www.ImgBurn.com/

  Here are some instructions for ImgBurn:

  http://Forum.ImgBurn.com/index.php?showtopic=61

  It would be a good idea to test your bootable CD on a computer running.

  You may need to adjust the computer BIOS settings to use the CD-ROM drive as the first device to boot instead of the hard drive.  These adjustments are made before Windows tries to load.  If you miss it, you will need to restart the system again.

  When you start on the CD, follow the instructions:

  Press any key to boot from CD...

  Installing Windows... going to pronounce.

  Press 'R' to enter the Recovery Console.

  Select the installation that you want to access (usually 1: C:\WINDOWS)

  You may be asked to enter the password (usually empty).

  You should be in the folder C:\WINDOWS.  It's the same as the

  C:\Windows folder that you see in Solution Explorer.

  The Recovery Console allows base as file commands: copy, rename, replace, delete, chkdsk, fixboot, fixmbr, cd, etc.

  For a list of the commands in the Recovery Console, type help at the command prompt.

  Start by checking the integrity of your file system by using the chkdsk command.

  In the command prompt window, run the chkdsk command on the drive where Windows is installed to try to fix any problems on the afflicted player.

  Running chkdsk is fine, even if he finds no problem.  It won't hurt anything to run it.

  Assuming your boot drive is C, run the following command:

  CHKDSK C: /r

  Let chkdsk finish to correct the problems, he could find.  It may take a long time for chkdsk complete or they seem to be "stuck".  Be patient.  If the HARD drive led blinks always, chkdsk is something.  Keep an eye on the amount of the percentage to be sure that it is still making progress.  It may even seem to go back sometime.

  You must run chkdsk/r again until it finds no error to correct.

  Remove the CD, and then type "exit" to exit the RC and restart the computer.

  You have not to set the BIOS to boot the disk HARD since the CD won't be.

  Do, or do not. There is no test.

  I need YOUR voice and the points for helpful answers and propose responses. I'm saving for a pony!

• Unable to delete files from my flash removable disk, it says to remove the volume write protection

  I am trying to delete music files from my removable flash drive and it is telling that I have to remove the volume DISK USB write protection. I don't know how to do this.

  Original title: write Protection Removal

  Hello

  What is the full error message?

  Method 1:
   
   
  a. open 'my computer '.
   
  b. right-click on the USB drive and select "Properties".
   
  c. uncheck the 'read-only' if it is enabled.

  Note: Click Yes when the pop option ups saying 'apply changes to subfolders and files writable in this folder '.

  d. click on 'apply' and 'Ok '.
   
  e. try to delete the files.
   
   
  Method 2:
   
  Note: Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/ )

  How to back up and restore the registry in Windows
  

  You can remove your usb flash drive write protection using the method below:

   

  a. open the start menu and select run. On the runline, type regedit and press efriendship. This wil open the Registry Editor.

  b. navigate to the following location:

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\StorageDevicePolicies

  Note:

  If StorageDevicePolicies registry key does not exist, you must create it manually.

  c. in the right window, double-click the registration key and set the value to 0 in the value

  Data area, and then press the OK button

  d. restart your computer and try to delete the files from USB flash drives.

   

   

  Method 3: Run a scan for viruses on your computer.
  
  www.Microsoft.com/Security/Scanner

  Note: If infections are detected during the scan, there is a risk of data loss because infected files will be deleted.

   

   

   

  I hope this helps.

• While I'm trying to remove the MPEG-4 file, it says "make sure that the disk is not full or write protected and that the file is not currently in use.

  Original title: When I'm trying to delete file MPEG4, is not deletion. How can I delete file MPEG4?

  While I'm trying to remove the MPEG-4 file, it says "make sure that the disk is not full or write protected and that the file is not currently in use.

  Hello
   
  Method 1: Ownership of the file and then try to delete and see if that helps.
  Reference:
  How to capture a file or a folder in Windows XP
  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/308421
  Method 2:
   
  Error message when you try to delete a file in Windows XP: "access denied".

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/298345

• Cannot remove make sure disk is not full or write protected

  Get the error message when you try to delete some desktop icons and a few files that says "can't remove...". Make sure that the disk is not full or write protected. "

  using windows xp sp home edition ver3. Cannot remove this things even logged on as administrator

  Hello

  Are what type of files?

  The programs are still installed on the system?

  Have you tried a reboot first, then try to delete icons?

  If the are left by a try to uninstall this program remove doctor 2.3

  and use the delete file then restart, let me know how you go

  http://www.Softpedia.com/get/system/OS-enhancements/delete-doctor.shtml

  Concerning

  GT4U