How to Fix Disk Write Protection and Remove Write Protection from USB Pendrive and Memory Card

Is your USB pendrive or memory card showing a “disk is write-protected” error? Don’t worry! This common issue can be resolved with a few simple methods. In this guide, we’ll walk you through step-by-step solutions to remove write protection and get your storage device working again. Let’s dive in!

Method 1: Using Command Prompt (Diskpart)

        1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator:

      2. Use Diskpart Commands:

1. • Type diskpart and press Enter.

1. • Type list disk and press Enter to display all connected storage devices.

1. • Identify your pendrive (note its disk number).
   • Type select disk X and press Enter (replace X with your pendrive’s disk number).

1. • Type attributes disk clear readonly and press Enter to remove write protection.

 

                   Type exit twice and press Enter to close the Command Prompt

1. • Now, try formatting your USB pendrive through File Explorer.

Method 2: Using HDD Low-Level Format Tool

1. Download and Install the Tool:

1. • Download the HDD Low-Level Format Tool from its official website.
   • Install the software on your computer.

1. Run the Tool:

             Open the program and agree to the terms.

                Click Continue for Free.

     3. Format Your Pendrive:

                Select your USB pendrive from the list.

                Click Continue and choose the Low-Level Format option.

                Click Format This Device and confirm by selecting Yes.

                Wait for the process to complete.

Method 3: Modify Registry Editor

     1. Open Registry Editor:

               Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box.

               Type regedit and click OK.

    2. Navigate to the Correct Path:

           Follow this path:

                 ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControl

   3. Create a New Key:

         Right-click on the Control folder.

         Select New > Key

 

and name it StorageDevicePolicies.

 

  4. Create a New DWORD Value:

          Right-click on the blank area inside the new folder.

          Select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value

             Name it WriteProtect and Right-click on WriteProtect, select Modify, and set its value to 0. Click OK.

   5. Reboot Your PC:

 

           Restart your computer and check if the write protection is removed.

Method 4: Use MalvaStyle USB Repair Tool

1. Download and Install the Tool:

1. • Download MalvaStyle USB Repair from a trusted source.
   • Install the software on your computer.