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Abhi - Latest answer on Nov 8, 2012 06:07AM
Hello,
I have Kingston pen drive . I am unable to delete files in it . When i am trying to delete file the message is displayed " write protection" . please help me on it .. In the pen drive i have only PDF printed file , i want to delete it .
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starsailors.me 26Posts Friday August 15, 2008Registration date Oct 22, 2008 06:50AM
hello,

there is surely a lock button on the pen and just try to locate it on the pen you should disable it. or else if there isnt that option just try to format it in windows
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sks › Melney - Jun 18, 2009 11:33AM
Thanks Melney

It is a great tool. It worked for me. Thanks for the information.
Malkiat singh mani › Melney - Jul 11, 2009 08:05AM
Good job man
Thanks buddy the adress of software u given is realy working..


Thanks:-
Malkiat singh
rencciee › REKHA - Mar 24, 2009 09:46PM
thanks a lot...i have the same problem to format my pen drive that write protected..i use the link given here..it works thanks again
rajveer - Jun 12, 2009 12:03PM
Thank's Bro U r great
Dhinesh - Nov 8, 2012 06:07AM
im downloading it...wish it works.....
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Leebee Dec 3, 2008 09:17AM
http://www.apacer.com/en/support/downloads/Repair_v2.9.1.1.zip

Very effective tool!!

I USED THIS ON MY KINGSTON 4 GB
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basit - Mar 22, 2009 07:02AM
thnx man ..it workd ....
abo Aliaa from egypt - Apr 13, 2009 06:13PM
thank you so much it was a very good tool
it worked with kingston after formatting it told me error that no flashmemory ...after reconnetting it worked so good
thanks you againe
mr nobody - May 30, 2009 12:58PM
i use this tool but the problem still bugging me T_T
bhaitee - Jun 19, 2009 02:40PM
Yeah its really working.. thanks Leebee.. thanks a lot..
najaf - May 17, 2011 11:17AM
thanks this tools working om ny flash drive kingston 1gig
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irshad Nov 22, 2008 01:56AM
Hello,

I have Kingston pen drive . I am unable to delete files in it . When i am trying to delete file the message is displayed " write protection" . please help me on it .. In the pen drive i have only PDF printed file , i want to delete it .
tushki - Dec 2, 2008 04:42AM
I HAVE KINGSTON PEN DRIVE 32GB. IN MY PEN THERE IS A RIGHT PROTECTED DOC . PLZ LET ME KNOW HOW TO DELETE IT
rams - Dec 10, 2008 11:24AM
I am having 4gb transcend pendrive...
when i am format that pen drive, it will not format,
because it having protected data.. so please give me suggestions for how to format...
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sebs Jan 27, 2009 12:26PM
- Start > Run > type 'regedit' (without the speachmarks) > Enter
- Single-click on 'My Computer' > File > Export > save it to the Desktop (Always best to have a backup!!)
- Go to the following:
My Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Curre... olicies
*There seems to be some spaces here in 'StorageDevicePolicies' in the text above, there shouldn't be, OK*
- Double click on the string 'WriteProtect' and change the 'Value Data' box to '0'
- Then: File > Export > save somewhere useful as something like 'StorageDevicePolicies001.reg'
- You also need to do this for the strings in any folders called 'ControlSet***' (* = any Digit, i.e. 001, 002) - for example: Everything is the same, just change 'CurrentControlSet' to 'ControlSet***'
My Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Contr... ies
*There seems to be some spaces here in 'StorageDevicePolicies' in the text above, there shouldn't be, OK*
- Save these to the same place as before as 'StorageDevicePolicies00*'

The saves are in case it reverts at a later date, just double click (saying 'yes' to importing these to the registry) on all of the files and it will all work again!....
ok dude try it i found it.... ...****
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aman Dec 20, 2008 01:47AM
i have a 2gb pan drive how can we remove the write protect option my pan drive plz reply me . Thanks
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yub Dec 30, 2008 09:52AM
i have 8 gb pen drive and when i tried to format it it says that it is write protected and cannot format it. please reply me.
Mahesh.d.jaya - Jan 2, 2009 03:11AM
how to use that tool? In my PC iT saying "USB Flash Disk not found" only please help me. Thanks--
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Monsta Jan 1, 2009 04:56AM
Click On The Files Go To Properties Turn Read Only Of Apply Restart Pc (Rccomended) After Start Up Go Back To The Files And Delete Them Post All Comments To Email Id removed for security
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BBGokoz Feb 9, 2009 05:55AM
Thank you. Repair_v2.9.1.1 solved my 2 GB USB Flush Disks problem.
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Omkar Dec 19, 2008 02:13AM
Hello,

I have Kingston 32GB pen drive . I am unable to delete files in it . When i am trying to delete file the message is displayed " write protection" . I Can't Be Copy/Past Data in Pen Drive, please help me on it .. i want to delete it .
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bhrugu Jan 20, 2009 04:23AM
thnxxx.4 tht toool...its really vry effective
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Arpit Dadia Jan 10, 2009 06:19AM
Hey... The Apacer link is asking for a username password to download the software. Can some1 please post it here if possible.

Would be of immense help....
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Chris B Jan 11, 2009 01:42PM
Thanks for the post to that USB flash drive formatter - worked great and restored functionality to my pen drive.

I had the write protect issue after I got hit with virus (would put system.exe and autorun.inf on the root of the pen drive). It would continue to write those files to it a few seconds after I deleted it. Anyway, all is well now.

Thanks!!!
rakhmad - Sep 12, 2009 12:11PM
how solution for my kingston 4 giga flash drive which write protected?
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mynameishiddenforever May 12, 2009 12:46PM
There is a lock, it is usually very small.You have to shift the lock into the right place and insert into your computer .Now you should be able to delete it.
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syam Dec 20, 2008 02:05AM
Hi sir,
i have a big problem, How to delete write protected files from pen i have very big problam plz help me sir,
regards
syam
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Noroz Dec 27, 2008 12:43AM
you can format your device using ms dos or from window 98 dos prompt

open your device and format it
zt3089 - Jan 10, 2009 12:18AM
hi!
i already try to format my usb from write protected using window but still it cant be formated. is there any software that i can use to solve the problem?
rply me..
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Badri Jan 21, 2009 03:24AM
http://www.apacer.com/en/support/downloads/Repair_v2.9.1.1.zip

it very nice forme this program ^-^'
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nithish Jan 30, 2009 03:11AM
I have Kingston 32GB pen drive . I am unable to delete files in it which contains +&-. When i am trying to delete file the message is displayed " Cannot read from source file and disk" . I Cannot Be Copy/Past Data in Pen Drive,but after opening the folder it shows +and - for all folder and o bytes capacity,if it is mp3 or movie i cannot open those files. while installing which you have provided in above link it shows "USB flash disk not found".please help me on it .. i want to delete it and run those movies please please.. .
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OWEN LETHABO Oct 22, 2008 08:07AM
Dear starsailors


it is important to be a good reader don't just read for fun, read to understand and learn to answer what you are asked for,
according to my understanding the writer was trying to say his/her pendrive doesn't want to delete files that means he/she is able to open the pendrive, but the main fact is that the pendrive doesn't want to delete those files, remember when a pendrive is right protected you cant be able to get inside of it unless if you are from another planet,so that means the pen drive has virus on it and need to be scanned by an updated anti-virus so,remember when you scan your pendrive it might happen that you can loose the whole data that is in pendrive, next time be careful on downloading from internet.
Noobsaibot73 - Feb 27, 2009 07:07AM
What are you saying that the problem is a simple virus???? It's clear enough that you don´t know how a encryption program works.

Many USB flash memories, like a few HP models or most of Memorex usb memories, have a built-in program called "Vault" which provides strong encryption (blowfish 256 bits which is able to resist even brute-force attacks), a password set with that programs ensures that you won't be able to write in the flash memory unless you have the key.

The whole usb memory is locked and its attributes changed to "read only", so no write possibilities.

This program has an automatic start up application, which tries to reproduce the content of the USB memory, in this case this "utilities" are useless (as the antivirus).

Try to explain again that this is a virus problem....
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The One Who Knows Dec 10, 2008 10:39AM
When i was having this problem all i had to do was check my pendrive, and see if the switch on the side was on or not. most pendrive have a sercurity or saftey switch on them. make sure its at off if u want to delet or save anything on to them
ritu - Jan 12, 2009 12:49PM
r u a jack or an ass..da same thing u r blabbering again n again..wat planet are u from in god's name ..buddy..people here are not from 17th century who wont turn on that button dat u r talking bot again n again..if n only f the button existed!!!try to give smthing else..smthing worth using as a tip..
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harish Jan 18, 2009 07:02AM
ur pen drive is very nice.............i have one idea...........u just come on hyd becoz ur pen drive detected in usan sagar oke beta take care byeeeee.....i want to ur reply oke
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