Remove Write Protection

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I have a 120 MB USB thumb-file that I use to capture and transfer files
between machines - all are Win XP. Suddenly, the file was "write protected"
and I was unable to add, delete or format the disk. Any ideas about how I
remove "write protection" will be most appreciated.
 
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Ron Bogart

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John Alexander said:
I have a 120 MB USB thumb-file that I use to capture and transfer
files between machines - all are Win XP. Suddenly, the file was
"write protected" and I was unable to add, delete or format the disk.
Any ideas about how I remove "write protection" will be most
appreciated.
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Check the little switch on the side of the thumb drive - it could be moved
to READ ONLY
 
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Ron Bogart

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John Alexander said:
Ron - many thanks. Switch is very small and cleverly hidden. Found
it and reset.
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Yes - my son switched mine without me knowing it and it had me pulling my
hair out. Glad you are back in business.
 

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