Unable to format protected flash drive (read-only only)

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Unable to format protected flash drive (read-only only)

Mr_Chipitts
Junior Member

03-19-2016, 08:08 PM

You have a protected flash drive that resists formatting, even after checking online resources. The command you tried doesn’t seem to apply here. Consider consulting the manufacturer’s support or using specialized tools designed for such drives.

Mr_Chipitts

03-19-2016, 08:08 PM #1

MK_GAM3ER
Junior Member

03-20-2016, 03:53 AM

It originates from a standard source, carries typical indicators of decline, and has activated a read-only state to preserve data before permanent loss.

MK_GAM3ER

03-20-2016, 03:53 AM #2

It originates from a standard source, carries typical indicators of decline, and has activated a read-only state to preserve data before permanent loss.