How To Format Write Protected USB Flash Drive


Hey Guys ! As we all know that USB pen drives are becoming basic necessity of many users. The main benefit of USB drive is it is cheaper than portable HDD and very easy to carry any where in pocket. Nowadays USB are also supported in LCD's and LED's as well as DVD/CD players also.

USB drives can be used in many ways  and are also now supported by mobile devices via OTG cable for transferring data. There is a minute problem in using USB flash drives is that while deleting unnecessary data the errors like access denied or write protected file are raised.

Here I'm providing simple few methods to solve these errors and format write protected USB flash drive.

If you have tried the basic method of formatting then also it is not possible to format then try the below methods

Method 1 :

Just Click on Start > Type cmd in search bar and select Run As Administrator, then type Format E:, where E: is the drive letter of your USB drive. You can choose your corresponding drive letter of USB drive.


Now you will be asked to Proceed with Format <Y/N>? Type Y and press Enter.

Method 2:

There are many tools available on internet but the best one is Unlocker tool we've found.
Download it from here
Now select the USB Flash Drive, file or folder and right-click on it select Unlocker. And just simply click on Unlock All.

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