Remove Write Protection From USB Drive

Remove Write Protection From USB Drive Problem and Complete Solution

If you are using Windows 7 OS and can't find the way to disable the write-protection to your USB drive

1. Check your cables, is the drive connected properly?

In some cases, the problem can be fixed quickly. Just check the cables first and you may notice that the drive was not connected properly. Once it is connected properly, you will be able to write to your USB drive again.
Note: In some cases you can read the drive even if it is not connected properly.

2. Is the drive actually write-protected?

Open the Windows Explorer (Windows key +E) and right-click on your USB drive and click on Properties. Go to the tab Security and click on Edit. Select your username and check if you have Write permissions. If you don’t, check the option “Full” for full permissions or “Write” for write permissions:

3. Search for a “lock switch”

Some USB drives and USB sticks have a switch that allows you to lock a hard drive and prevent ANY changes. Please read your handbook or examine the USB drive, SD card or USB stick closely. If you can find the switch, you can easily unlock and remove the write protection from your drive.