Windows Diskpart Guide: Removing Pen Drive Write Protection in Easy Steps

Introduction

Welcome to our detailed guide on removing pen drive write protection using Windows Diskpart utility. If you are facing issue of being unable to write, delete, or modify files on your pen drive due to write protection, fear not! In this post, we’ll guide you through simple, step-by-step instructions on how to access Diskpart on Windows and effectively to remove the write protection from your pen drive. Say goodbye to the restrictions and regain full control of your portable storage device. Let’s get started!

1. Open Command Prompt as an Administrator

Right-click on the “Start” button, and write ‘cmd’ in the search box.
You will see command prompt, write click on it and open it as administrator.

2. Launch Diskpart

In the Command Prompt window, type diskpart and press Enter. This will open the Diskpart command-line utility.

3. Type 'list disk'

After launching Diskpart, you need to list the available disks on your system to identify the one corresponding to your pen drive. Type the following command and press Enter:

This will display a list of disks connected to your computer.

4. Select the Pen Drive

Identify your pen drive in the list based on its size and other characteristics. Note the disk number associated with your pen drive (e.g., Disk 1, Disk 2, etc.). Be careful to select the correct disk, as the following steps will erase all data on the selected disk.
To select the pen drive, type the command:

Replace <disk number> with the appropriate disk number from the list. For example, if your pen drive is Disk 2, the command will be select disk 2.

5. Remove Write Protection

Now, you will attempt to clear the write protection from the pen drive. Run the following commands one by one:

These commands should clear any write protection from the disk and its volumes (partitions).

6. Exit Diskpart

After removing the write protection, type exit and press Enter to close the Diskpart utility.

Now you can close the command prompt.

Your pen drive should no longer have write protection, and you should be able to read from and write to it freely. However, keep in mind that using Diskpart can potentially lead to data loss, so it’s essential to double-check that you’ve selected the correct disk before proceeding. Make sure to back up any important data before attempting to remove write protection.

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