How can I remove write protection from my pendrive in Windows 7?

Edit the Registry in Windows 7 to Remove Write Protection

  1. Press Windows key+R.
  2. In the Run dialog box, enter regedit and press Enter.
  3. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Services.
  4. Select USBSTOR.
  5. Double-click Start.
  6. In the dialog box, enter 3.
  7. Close the Registry Editor.

How can I remove write protection from my pendrive tool?

Removal of write protection with the Diskpart utility

  1. list disk and press Enter. (This command displays a list of drives connected to your PC).
  2. select disk 0 (Replace 0 with the write-protected device number) and hit Enter.
  3. attributes disk clear readonly and confirm, with Enter.
  4. exit (exit from diskpart utility)

What software can remove write protection from USB?

CMD command line in Windows DOS is one of the solutions to repair and fix write protected memory card or flash drive. Working as a write protected usb format tool, it can help you format Kingston pen drive and remove the write protection within simple steps.

How can I unlock my pendrive in Windows 7?

Right-click on the USB drive icon, then select Properties from the context menu. Click the Security tab on the Properties dialog box. Click the Edit button. This displays the USB drive permissions in the pane in the center of the dialog box.

How can I open a locked pen drive?

What to do if you have forgotten your password

  1. Insert the USB device and, at the password prompt, select ‘more options’
  2. Choose ‘enter recovery key’
  3. You will be asked to enter the recovery key and shown the recovery key ID.
  4. Paste the key and click ‘unlock’

How do I remove a protected folder?

To do that, follow the steps below:

  1. Open Windows Defender and go Protected folders option.
  2. Click on the listed folder you want to remove, then click the Remove button.
  3. Click Yes to continue the deletion. Enter UAC permission when prompted.