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Postby wabenzi » Wed Aug 25, 2010 11:08 pm

My pendrive was affected by the USB 2.0 drive folder virus, i managed to delete it and tried to format my drive after deleting. Anytime i try to format, it tells me "Disk is Write Protected" and therefore doesn't format, how do i format this drive, please help.

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Postby vineeth » Thu Aug 26, 2010 5:27 pm

Hello,

With reference to your query,could you let us know the procedure that you followed inorder to delete the folder virus as mentioned.
In case the USB shows "Disk is Write Protected" message, it would not have allowed you to remove the infection as well.
Also please note that such cases are mostly casued due to a faulty hardware.Kindly contact the vendor of the USB drive for the same.
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RE:write protect

Postby wabenzi » Thu Aug 26, 2010 11:03 pm

As i said, after i have deleted the folder, i rebooted the PC and on return tried to format the drive and the error message popped-up (DISK WRITE PROTECTED).
It's an LG pendrive, i really need help.
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Postby vineeth » Fri Aug 27, 2010 1:53 pm

Hello,

With reference to your query, you may refer the below public forum links regarding the issue.
Please note that these are just for your reference and are not provided as a solution to the problem.We do not take any responsibility about the procedures mentioned in the same.
Before making any registry changes,it is advised that you take a backup of the same.


http://techsalsa.com/solution-to-remove-write-protection-from-usb-pen-drive/

http://www.pegor.com/tutorials-how-to/mics-tutorials/how-to-remove-write-protection-from-usb-drive

http://www.troublefixers.com/remove-write-protection-on-usb-pen-drive-or-memory-card-or-ipod/
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