Here is how you can remove or uninstall write protection on pen drive. This is a common problem faced by most users. Often an error occurs while copying, deleting or modifying data or files for the USB. This happens because it is 'Write-Protected'. Here is a solution to the problem of the USB being write-protected. Follow the steps mentioned in this article to enable the modification, copying or deleting of files from the USB thereafter.
Issue -
This a very common problem when using USB flash drives. Sometimes when you try to copy or delete files you get an error message "Remove the write-protection or use another disk". Furthermore, it won't allow you to format it !
Solution 1.
To remove write protection:
Open Start Menu >> Run, type regedit and press Enter. This will open the registry editor.