It is very convenient to use a flash drive. You can store information on it. It is small in size and can be carried with you. But there is one small problem. It is not always possible to use a USB flash drive on a computer. When copying or formatting, a message appears stating that the disc is write-protected. This problem can be solved in several ways.
It is necessary
- - a computer;
- - the Internet;
- - flash drive;
- - AlcorMP program;
- - JetFlash Recovery Tool software;
- - HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool.
Instructions
Step 1
Many flash drives have switches. You can just switch it. If this does not help, then to remove protection you need to do the following. In the registry branch, enter the text HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE - SYSTEM - CurrentControlSet - Control - StorageDevicePolicies. Next, set the WriteProtect value to zero. Reboot your computer.
Step 2
You can also use the JetFlash Recovery Tool. This program will allow you to format your flash drive. Download it online. Insert the USB stick and run the program. In it, you need to click the Start button. In just a few seconds, you will receive a USB stick that you can fully use.
Step 3
Use the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool. Connect the USB flash drive to your computer. Run the program. In the Device list, specify your USB flash drive. In the window that opens, select NTFS and click Start. In the window that opens, click "Yes". Formatting starts. At the end of the process, click Ok. Pay attention to the fact that the device must be selected correctly. Otherwise, something else will be formatted.
Step 4
Download the AlcorMP program. Save all information beforehand, because it will be deleted. Start the AlcorMP program. Now you can plug in your USB stick. If you are not satisfied with the settings, go to the utility menu and set the desired parameters. If the program asks for a password, skip it.
Step 5
Leave all fields blank and click the "OK" button. Click Start to start formatting. After scanning, the USB device will be fully formatted and all information will be erased. Now you can use the USB flash drive to work with various data on your personal computer.
