i have problem with my SANDISK,USB FLASH-DRIVE(8GB) that whenever i insert or plug it with some computer and try to write(CUT,COPY etc) it shows an error that THE DISK IS WRITE PROTECTED…can any one please suggest that why it is displaying such error…at first i think that this is problem with my pc but know the essue is same for all computer…
can any help me to resolve this issue???
@gsper wrote:
i have problem with my SANDISK,USB FLASH-DRIVE(8GB) that whenever i insert or plug it with some computer and try to write(CUT,COPY etc) it shows an error that THE DISK IS WRITE PROTECTED…can any one please suggest that why it is displaying such error…
can any help me to resolve this issue???
Have you read any of the previous replies in this thread? 
“can any one please suggest that why it is displaying such error…”
It’s broken.
"can any help me to resolve this issue???"
Yes, return it. http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5232/~/return-material-authorization-(rma)-process
""Have you read any of the previous replies in this thread? "
Obviously not. 
BEFORE YOU RETURN IT
If you have windows…
run command.com (just do a search for it it will be there)
In the old school command line box that no one seams to care about anymore type
chkdsk e: /F /X
where e: is the drive letter assigned to your usb stick.
Wait for a few minuites at most and you will probably have a perfectly writeable usb stick even if no errors were found.
Worth a try to saves days of waiting for a replacement in the mail or a trip into town.
my scandisk usb 16gm i can open or save any file from that usb please help me a simple solution for open it
HOW TO REMOVE WRITE PROTECTION FROM USB FLASH-DRIVE???
@khalidanani wrote:
HOW TO REMOVE WRITE PROTECTION FROM USB FLASH-DRIVE???
I bought new sandisk 16gb usb pendrive in that i cant able to save the files nor i cant format because it is showing write protection and i tried to remove that but it is not happending. Please suggest me how to do that
i tried to remove that but it is not happending. Please suggest me how to do that
Read some of the postings in this link for solutions.
you can find step guide here http://www.techcloud7.com/remove-write-protection-sd-card.html
I have a SanDisk Cruzer Glide 128g and it is telling me that it is Write Protected, I did not place any write protection on the flash drive but it is there and now I cannot write anything to the drive. My first question is, how do I remove the write protect? And secondly, why is SanDisk putting drives on the market with potential problems for us consumers? Finally, the fix or repair should come from the company (SanDisk) not from us users who are experiencing the same problem. Where is SanDisk responsibility with this issue? Thanks and have a good day.
Dico
there is no fix. If it is showing write protected the drive locked it that way to prevent any possible data loss. Back up the data and contact sandisk support for a warranty replacement. if you have sensitive data on the drive let them know. they have a return process for that as well.
Hi I did it. but it doesn’t work (CHKDSK Command)
it says: Windows cannot run disk checking on this volume because it is write protected.
don’t try it…wasting time
Wow. thank you so much. it works :smiley:
well if you guys having problem with finding ‘Storage device policy’
then go to the same path :-
Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control
then simply press Ctrl+f
And type “StorageDevicePolicies” or “Storage Policies” any one that you like. it will take a little time
and eventually it will stop with highlited text without thinking hit Delete or Press right click and choose delete and then
try following
Step 2:
insert the USB device, then
control panel->Admin Tools->Disk Management
Your boot drive will show as C:\ and under
Layout will be Partition
File System will show NTFS
How does your USB show up?
Step 3:
So if you go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
look for StorageDevicePolicies – if found, open it and look for WriteProtect - - delete the key
Step 4:
Try this …it definitely works…I found it after lot of research online…
i m really happy that i got my pendrive back. in working condition.
I am also having the same promblem, can someone please help 
@themultigamer4 wrote:
I am also having the same promblem, can someone please help
Read this and follow the advice.
Hi
If you cannot copy, delete or send data from your pen drive or face problem when you format it. It shows en error message like “The disk is write protected. Remove the write protection or use another disk.”
Basically write protection allows a pen drive to keep its content from being changed.
Number of Methods to fix write protection error on pen drive
Best ways to remove write protection error from your pen drive goes here:
Fix Error through Registry Editor
Note: If the value named “WriteProtect“ does not exist then follow same steps which is mentioned above , but change “HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE” with “HKEY_CURRENT_USER“.
Here are few links where you can get the problem refer and fix your issue
Please follow the directions and you can remove it. REMOVE WRITE PROTECTION
try this command ” diskpart “ don’t think CMD is difficult and it not familiar us, our guide line is a clear and step by step
source - http://www.gogorapid.com/how-to-fix-write-protection-in-pen-drive/
I was with the same issues and I managed to fix it by converting disk from MBR to GPT layout
you can use MiniTool Partition Wizard ( http://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html ), I’ve done it using DISKPART windows utility. You can convert it back to MBR if you want.
FYI, backup everything, you will have to delete all the data from the flash drive
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