Write protection is widely used by the users to avoid some unexpected deletion or modification. However, it also brings a series of troubles for the users:

1. One cannot modify nor do any changes to the original files.

2. One cannot format the drive or memory card in some cases.

3. One cannot easily find the right way to remove the write protection.

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Therefore, today we will learn how to resolve these similar troubles.

Actually, the essential resolution of these troubles is to disable the write protection.

There are two ways to do it.

1. Take full use of the existing switch.

Considering the convenience of customers, many drive or memory card is manufactured with a switch which can open and close this function. You can easily push it to remove it.

2. Remove it on the computer.

You also have no need to worry if there is no controlling switch. You can also disable it with the help of the computer.

But the actual way can differ from your different drive or memory card. You should find out your drive or memory card type and remove it as this website writes:

How to Remove Write Protection from a USB Drive

How to Remove Write Protection from a USB Flash Drive

How to Remove Write Protection from an SD Card

How to Disable Write Protection on a Hard Drive

How to Turn off Write Protect on a Flash Drive

PS：

1. You should always remember to back up your important data before your format.

2. You can reopen write protection function in the same way.