How to fix usb drive is write protected

Yoyo Nossier 80 Reputation points
2025-04-01T12:56:11.1966667+00:00

Hello Microsoft. I would like to fix USB drive is write protected and I saw many videos and it didn't work. Can you please tell me the actual tutorial on how to fix this? Thank you

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-04-03T01:45:48.6466667+00:00

    Hello

    Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

    Here are some steps you can try to fix a write-protected USB drive on Windows 10:

    1. Ensure the physical switch on the USB drive is in the "unlocked" position.

    Using Diskpart Command:

    diskpart

    list disk

    select disk X (replace X with your USB drive number

    attributes disk clear readonly

    exit

    1. Using Registry Editor

    Navigate to Key: Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\StorageDevicePolicies.

    If StorageDevicePolicies does not exist, create it.

    Create WriteProtect Value: Right-click, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, name it WriteProtect.

    Set Value: Double-click WriteProtect, set the value to 0, and click OK.

    Restart Your Computer: Restart to apply changes.

    Please note: Always back up the registry before you make changes on registry.

    1. Using Group Policy Editor (For Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise)

    Navigate to Policy: Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Removable Storage Access.

    Disable Write Protection: Double-click Removable Disks: Deny write access, set it to Disabled, and click OK.

    Restart Your Computer: Restart to apply changes.

    1. Run a full system scan using your antivirus software.

    I hope the information above is helpful.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

    Best Regards,

    Daisy Zhou

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