The Disk is Write-Protected: How to Remove Write Protection in Windows

The Disk is Write-Protected: How to Remove Write Protection in Windows

If you’ve tried to format a USB drive, SD card, or an external hard disk only to be met with the message “The disk is write-protected”, you know how frustrating it can be. Write protection prevents data modification on a drive, including deleting files, copying new data to the drive, or formatting it. Fortunately, Windows…

Disk Management Alone Cannot Remove Write Protection

Disk Management Alone Cannot Remove Write Protection

Disk Management is a built-in utility in Windows operating systems. It enables users to manage disk drives and partitions. Users can perform various tasks, such as creating, deleting, and resizing partitions. It also allows formatting drives and assigning drive letters. However, Disk Management alone cannot remove write protection from a drive or partition. This limitation…