How do I fix Kingston write protection?
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How do I fix Kingston write protection?
If you are using a USB hub, try plugging the drive directly into a USB port. Plug the drive into a different system and try to access the files there. If you continue to receive an write protected error, you may want to consider reformatting the drive with the Windows Format utility or DiskPart.
How do I remove write protection on USB stick?
Double-click the WriteProtect key. To enable write protection, change the WriteProtect value to 1 and click OK. To disable write protection, change the WriteProtect value to 0 and click OK.
How do I remove write protection from Kingston dt50?
On the pop-up window Registry Editor, go to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\StorageDevicePolicies.
- Double click the WriteProtect value in the right pane.
- You can change the value data from 1 to 0, then click OK to save the change, and close the Regedit window.
What software is used to remove write protection from USB?
Step 1: DOWNLOAD and install EaseUS CleanGenius (free) on your computer. Step 2: Run EaseUS CleanGenius on your PC, select Optimization and choose the Write Protection mode. Step 3: Select the device that is write-protected and click Disable to remove the protection.
How do you unlock a locked USB?
What to do if you have forgotten your password
- Insert the USB device and, at the password prompt, select ‘more options’
- Choose ‘enter recovery key’
- You will be asked to enter the recovery key and shown the recovery key ID.
- Paste the key and click ‘unlock’
How do I format my Kingston flash drive?
Formatting Drives in Windows
- Insert a USB drive into a USB port.
- Open File Explorer.
- Click on This PC from the left pane.
- Under the “Devices and drives” section, right-click the flash drive and select the Format option.
- Use the “File system” drop-down menu and select the preferred option.
