IhorL/Shutterstock.comDid you get a “disk is write protected” error when trying to copy files or format your drive? This can be a troublesome issue. So what’s causing it, and how do you remove this error? Today we’ll find out. What Is the Write Protect Error and What Causes It? The write-protection error appears when you try to copy or modify the contents of a storage device that is write-protected. This error is caused by a number of reasons. It may be intentional, as the owner might have enabled the read-only feature of the device to secure its contents. It may also be caused by viruses or encryption tools. Whatever the reason is, don’t immediately resort to formatting your storage devices. Write-protection can be easily fixed in a variety of ways. Using the Storage Device’s Lock Switch Some storage devices have a lock switch that can be toggled to enable or disable the write protection feature. The first thing you’ll need to do when you encounter an error that says your drive is write-protected is to examine your drive physically if it has a lock switch. If it does, simply toggle it and re-insert your drive to the appropriate port. This should solve the write-protected issue. If the problem persists or your drive does not have the physical write-protect switch, proceed to the next method. RELATED: What File System Should I Use for My USB Drive? Using the DiskPart Utility You can use the DiskPart utility of Windows to unlock your… Click below to read the full story from How To Geek
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