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How delete write protected files on USB?

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Hello,

I have a pqi 4GB USB Pendrive and i've tried almost every way to format it but doesnt work. It keeps saying write protected.

I tried regedit.exe. as i've found while googling. it doesnt work
I tried the cmd method wer I have to type CHKDSK E: /F - doesnt work
I tried some http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4040651/LLFTOOL.EXE and it doesnt even work
I tried http://www.apacer.com/en/support/downloads/HS2.0_Utility_LFormat.zip and it ALSO didnt work.
I tried the unlocker assistant and it doesnt work too!!!!!

tho i've read all the comments that it works for some people. :( someone please help me...


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click start click to open on my computer you should see your usb drive E: right click select properties there will be an array of options select the sharing tab option then advanced sharing make sure you have a tick in the share this folder box then click permissions make sure you have all 3 boxes ticked full control changes and read in windows 7

click start control panel user accounts click on the administrators account if you have made one or you will have to create one in windows
  • click start right click on my computer select open
  • Right click the icon of your Hard Drive (It should be C:/ or something)
  • Click Properties in the menu that comes up
  • Click the Sharing tab
  • Click permissions
  • And finally, click Allow next to Full Control.


hope this helps you
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Fantastic advice...after so much BS, your'e method worked perfectly for me. Thank you
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Thank you so much it was very helpful for me.
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Did you check if PQI USB has write protection switch

http://www.pqi.com.tw/images/u339%20switch.jpg

With PQI logo facing upwards
puch the switch to the left
This should disable write protection

If that doesnt work


http://www.pqi.com.tw/faq_rating.asp?ID=505&jf=TWEN/Dr.UFDv1.0.0408.0(1).zip

This will format your USB,do not try this if you have important datas
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To remove write protection:
Open Start Menu >> Run, type regedit and press Enter, this will open the registry editor.
Navigate to the following path:


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\StorageDevicePolicies Double click the key WriteProtect in the right pane and set the value to 0
In the Value Data Box and press OK button
Exit Registry, restart your computer and then again re-connect your USB pen drive on your computer.
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there is no storage device policies
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Thanks for nice thread! I found solution to my USB issue with LLFTOOL - cool!!!
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