The disk is write protected error is occurring on your computer due to issues with the MicroCenter USB 3.1 32GB flash drives. Initially, they worked fine, but when you tried to copy files and folders onto them, an error appeared. Additionally, you're unable to format the disk, and the same error persists.
Here are some practical methods to remove write protection from a USB drive: If the USB drive itself is the problem, check the Event Viewer and if you find a message indicating the USB drive is dead, consider replacing it. If the issue is not with the USB drive, check if the write protection is enabled on the computer or the USB drive. You can try to disable the write protection on the computer by going to Device Manager, finding the USB drive, and disabling the write protection. If the issue persists, try to check if the write protection is enabled on the USB drive itself. Some USB drives have a physical switch or button that enables or disables write protection. If you're unable to find a physical switch or button, you can try to check if the write protection is enabled on the USB drive by using a third-party software or by formatting the USB drive. If none of these methods work, it's possible that the write protection is enabled on the computer or the USB drive and you may need to seek further assistance.
If the issue persists and isn't related to the USB itself, you can utilize Qiling Disk Master Free, a third-party software that provides functionality to manage partitions, transfer data to another SSD, format disks, and features a Write Protection Removal tool, offering comprehensive support to help remove write protection from your USB.
Here is how:
Step 1. To download and install Qiling Disk Master, click the download button.
Step 2. Select "Disk management" section.
Step 3. Right-click the USB drive, select "Properties", and then click "Remove" in the "Write" section to remove the write protection.
To solve your problem, you can try using the File Explorer Properties Settings. This solution can work most of the time, but if it's not effective, you may need to explore other options.
Follow the steps:
Step 1. You plug the USB into your computer, and then right-click on the file that's causing the write protection error. This will allow you to access and potentially resolve the issue.
Step 2. To access the file properties, click on the "Properties" option, which is usually located in the right-click context menu. Once the properties window opens, navigate to the "General" tab, and scroll down to the bottom of the window.
Step 3. To save the change, ensure the "Read-only" option is unchecked and click "Apply".
If you want to know how to format the USB after removing its write protection, find more information by the below link.
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