write protected

[vir]

I have a 4GB i-ball pen drive which is write protected. I can read the files but i cannot delete/move/copy from the pen drive, even formatting s not possible. how do i remove write protected and format the drive?

Thanks!

[mithun_mrg]

please give details what pen drive do u have i.e brand/model etc

[Zangetsu]

@vir: is there any write protected button/switch on pendrive?

[topgear]

@ OP - which OS you are using ? if win 7 just click on the pen drive icon in explore and click on Take Ownership.

If you are facing this error in multiple OSes then just try format the pen drive using command prompt.