Removable media are quite fragile devices nowadays. A slight click of the static discharge is enough to cause a failure in the microcontroller of a regular flash drive. As a result of such incidents, many flash drives simply "die", ceasing to be detected in the computer. There are also cases when a flash drive displays the wrong volume or an error "Remove write protection" occurs. All these problems can be solved using special utilities.
It is necessary
- - a computer;
- - the Internet;
- - HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool or Repair_v2.9.1.1.
Instructions
Step 1
Download the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool or Repair_v2.9.1.1. You can find it on the website soft.ru Install the utility on your computer. Check the downloaded files with an antivirus program, as data with viruses is often posted on the Internet. If your antivirus software detects malicious content, delete the data.
Step 2
Install the program on the hard drive by double-clicking on the installation file icon. Some utilities do not require installation and will start immediately. If your antivirus program reports a threat, stop running the downloaded program.
Step 3
Run the program by double clicking on the installation file. If you are using the HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool, all you need to do is format your disk. Select it in the Device section and specify the type of file system. Give your media a name and check the Quick Format box if you don't want to wait for the program to run. Click on the Start button and the media will begin formatting.
Step 4
If after the utility is finished, the flash drive is still inaccessible for copying and displays the error "Remove write protection", then you just have a special switch on the USB device that does not allow copying information. Examine this device and switch the "lock" to another state on the USB flash drive so that the information can be copied to the computer.
Step 5
In general, we can say that a large number of users are faced with similar problems. Everything is solved in a few simple steps. Before working with information on a USB flash drive, scan the device for the presence of such "locks". Additionally, check for viruses, as some types of malicious software are aimed at blocking USB drives.
