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• Cannot copy to the phone - says write-protected memory card

  The phone's sim card cannot receive an image of the computer. I get a message saying that it is write protected. How can I fix it?

  Hi Linda,.

  What is the brand and model of the memory card?

  It seems that the memory card is write protected. I suggest you refer to the suggestion given by John Rubdy in the following thread and check if this can help:

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-hardware/SD-card-write-protection/d34150b0-7a49-413c-A483-0fa74eafed47

  Note: If you format the memory card, all data will be lost.

  Let us know the results.

• vCenter Converter installation fails ("attempt read or write protected memory")

  I just upgraded my vCenter to v4

  When I arrived to install the Converter vCenter he traveled the GUI configuration as expected, but once finished he threw an error stating:

  Attempts to read or write protected memory.  It is often an indication that other memory has been corrupted.

  ??? Memory of others?

  I see this error whenever I run the VI in VC client.

  In the form of plugins, I see this for the vCenter Converter:

  vCenter Converter

  VMware, Inc..

  4.1.0

  People with disabilities

  vCenter Converter

  The plug-in could not load on the server (s) vcenter_server because of the following error:

  Reference object, not an instance of an object.

  If I right click and try to activate it gives me a pop up that says:

  External component has thrown an exception.

  Nothing in the logs of Windows

  Nothing in the console of VC or events.

  ???

  Next post can help you

  http://communities.VMware.com/thread/117475

• can not unlock memory write-protected blocked card for formatting and loading files

  8 memory cards are blocked due to write protection and cannot be deleted fromatted or used. If I try formatt in my camera, they are also write protected. However if I do the same thing with a stick theprocess workrs as usual

  My files systems will also be notwork except in safe mode.

  Hello

  Unlock the memory card.

  There is a lock switch on the left side of the SD card. Make sure the lock switch is slid upwards (unlock position). You will not be able to edit or remove content on the card if it is locked.

• How to detect the write-protected SD card

  Hi all

  I couldn't find the answer to my question, so I started a new thread.

  Problem: I would like to as for Labview (or directly TestStand) detect programmatically whether an SD card (secure digital) card has the "write protection" slider switch active.

  Is it possible somehow?

  PS: I also couldn't find this information anywhere in Windows 7 as well. I use LV 2011 SP1.

  PPS: For the moment I'm trying to create a file on the SD card and detect the clerical error, telling me whether or not the card is protected. But I would like a more elegant solution.

  Wow, it's already here for Labview: http://zone.ni.com/devzone/cda/epd/p/id/2048

  All you have to do (I hope) is to analyse this value 'flags '!

  Marco

• How to format a write protected removable storage drive?

  Hi all

  I just want to ask questions about how I, you or anyone does face this problem, find the solution?
  (Removable flash) storage device, is not able to work correctly, I can't add, delete, or format even, a report indicates that this device is protected in writing, that drives me crazy, I can't use it at all. Thank you.

  Hi Yasser,

  Thanks for posting your question in the Microsoft Community!

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

  a. open the Start menu and in the search bar type regedit and press enter. This wil open the registry editor.

  b. navigate to the following location:

  HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\StorageDevicePolicies

  Note: If the 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.

  d. data area, and then press OK button

  e. restart your computer and try to copy files to your USB drives.

  Registry warning:

  Sometimes, this problem is due to two Windows that have been corrupted registry entries. To resolve this problem, you must use the registry editor to remove the damaged registry entries.

  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, proceed as in the article:

  Back up the registry

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/back-up-the-registry

  I hope this helps. If the issue is not resolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help you.

• How can I remove the write protection?

  I'm trying to copy a file to an sd card and it gives me that message - the disk is write protected.  remove the write protection or use another disk.

  This is the forum for anti-malware for Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) program.

  Your question is off-topic for this forum, but see if this link will answer your question: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-security/remove-write-protection-from-my-sd-card/3aedb2cd-5f5e-e011-8dfc-68b599b31bf5

  If not, try: http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Remove+Write+Protection+SD+Card

  Kind regards...

• How to format a 16g samsung flash SDHC memory card which is write protected?

  Whenever I try to format this flash card or try to even try to open it through my Aspire One laptop with windows 7 starter, it won't let me... I tried to format it and it says that its write-protected, and it was fine before... my phone Samsung S4 does not even recognize the memory card when I put it... I also checked the card through my laptop and it says that the card is ok... How to remove the card write protection or even format it on my laptop? at this point I don't like everything that is on the memory card, I just want to be able to use the card for additional memory for my phone... Please HEEEEELP!

  Try to go into Explorer where he lists EVERY SINGLE file on your computer, connect your phone to your computer with the memory card in the phone using the USB cable to a USB port, the auto computer will recognize the type of phone and auto install the good piece of software that is built into the programming of the mobile phone...

  Before you format the card, it will read all the files on it and auto save everything for you. Meanwhile, in the "Explorer", it should list each drive on your computer, including what is on your mobile phone and assign a drive letter (for example: F:\Office Files\ [Filename.EXE])...

  Assuming for the sake of arguments here, that my "F:\" " is on my laptop and it is my memory card (check the size of the map so not sure), then select this drive with your mouse and make sure it is highlighted to, all you have to do must then goto 'File' on the menu bar in Explorer and select"Format", then follow the prompts...

  I hope this helps...

  Chris Jones

• How to add data to a write-protected micro SD memory card

  original title: write protected disk

  my removable disk (f :)) is write-protected, so I can't put music on my micro SD memory card, how do I remove this then I'll be able to transfer my music from my android phone?)

  Use a MicroSD adapter. Hold the adapter and MicroSD card, so that you can read the labels, then insert actual MicroSD card into the adapter. On the adapter, usually towards the top left (opposite), you will see the word 'Lock' with a directional arrow. Press the very small sliding tab in the slot to the left of the card upward to remove the write protection of the adapter which will then remove the write protection on the card that you inserted in. When you're ready to protect your data, simply repeat back and forth the slotfacing downwards.

  I hope I could help

• How to make a large write protected off my memory card

  I'm trying to remove some photos on my memory card with an sd adapter and I can not he continues saying its write protected. I have no idea how that take off.

  Hold the memory card with the terminals facing you. Look to the right and you will see a small switch. The towers write protect on and outside.

• I have a micro cell phone memory card, I'm trying to delete files MPG and it says that the disk is write-protected, how can I disable this?

  I have a micro card.  I used to put photo files.  Today I'm trying to remove them and I get a message that the card is write protected.  How can I disable this?

  I guess you put the micro card in full-size SD card reader? Look on the side of the SD card. There is a small switch that is write protected. Put it to the other position.

• Memory card is write-protected

  (Microsim) memory card is protected writable under windows 7 what can I do?

  Some cards have a switch small slider that allows you to turn the writing on and outside protection.

• HPE-470f built in SD card reader reads the cards as write protected

  WIN 7 Professional 64 bit, SP 1 and all the updates, latest Bios and drivers installed, HPE-470f

  The SD card reader to work properly.  Put it in any piece now, the camera sees the chip, reports that it needs to be formatted (not true) and when he tries, then says it cannot complete.  Displays the disk disk management is write protected.  I suspect the internal switch inside the drive is blocked or broken.

  have you tried: blowing the dust out of the drive, spray of contact cleaner in the device, try several chips (all of which work well in my cameras before and after trying in the HP drive.)

  Any suggestions?

  Apart from the drive of cleaning dust and spray contact cleaner in the drive, I have:

  1 uninstalled all USB devices in Device Manager and forced the system to reinstall everything.

  2 uninstall the drive itself in the Device Manager and forced the system to reinstall.

  3 tried several cards in the reader with similar results: the system sees the card, says it has to be formatted (it was already formatted in the camera).  Formatting attempts get an error that it cannot be completed.

  4. the program of HP, but it can not format the card to be downloaded.  Reports "unable to format the device.

  I've always used player soft and methods of ejecting device to remove cards.  I think that it is a loss with a broken read/write switch.  It's too hard getting the subassembly of legacy of the case card reader.  It takes almost a complete disassembly of the machine to get out.

  Thanks for trying to help.

• Reader of cards Dell 580 s said "write protected".

  Original title: Dell 580 s says card reader write protected regardless of the sd card is inserted...

  Reader of cards Dell 580 s says write protected regardless of the sd card is inserted... Can anyone help with this?

  Thanking you in advance for trying to help.

  Hi Hari,

  Thanks for posting your query to the Microsoft forum. I will definitely help you with this.

  I would like to know;

  1. What is the brand and model of your computer?
  2. Do you have any pending updates?

  This happens usually if the SD card is locked. You can try the methods below and check.

  Method 1: Unlock the memory card.

  There is a switch lock on the left side of the SD card. Make sure the lock switch is dragging up (unlock position). You will not be able to edit or remove content on the card if it is locked.

  If the problem persists, follow method 2.

  Method 2: Remove the write protection depends on the source of the problem.

  The SD card has a tab on the side write protection which slipped down. This can happen when the card is inserted in the computer. Try to remove the card, push the rear tab in place and try to insert into the computer again. Read the manual provided with the SD card to help.

  If the problem persists, follow method 3.

  Method 3:

  a. Insert the memory stick into the computer

  b. go to desktop and under the gaze of devices with removable storage for your card reader

  c. right-click on it, and then click Properties

  d. in the pop up box, sometimes there is an option to remove the write protection. Change the State of this option, and then try again.

  For more information, see the link:

  Using flash memory cards 

  Please post back with the results and the information requested, we will be happy to help you further.

  ____________________

  Thank you best regards &,.

  Isha Soni

• remove the adapter write protection and usb/microsd card

  Put a micro sd card into the adapter and since I opened it I'm impossible to delete files, format the drive e., Cup etc. When the drive is disconnected Ican manipulate the files which have been locked with the drive connected. The share in the properties of the drive button is untouchable and I tried some tools to format the troubed drive and nothing has worked so far. It affects all my usb ports no matter where I connect the sd adapter. How can I change the access point so E is not write protected?

  There is a little switch on the side of the SD card. Make sure that it is upward, to the terminals.