Are you struggling with a USB drive that's suddenly become write-protected or an SD card showing up as RAW? In this video, I’ll explain why you should stop wasting your time trying for solutions on how to format write protected pen drive and what you can do instead.
What You'll Learn:
- What a RAW file system is and why it's a dead end.
- The meaning of write-protection and when it can be fixed.
- My personal experience and the methods I tried to fix these issues.
- Step-by-step guide to using Command Prompt to remove write protection from USB drive.
- How to use MiniTool Partition Wizard to check and fix your USB drive.
- Why using a Mac might help in formatting your drive.
Why You Should Watch:
I spent over 12 hours trying to fix my RAW filesystem SD card and to remove write protection from USB flash drive using various methods and tools. None of them worked, and I want to save you from the same frustration. Learn from my experience and find out when it's time to move on.
Methods Covered:
1. Using Command Prompt:
- How to use DISKPART and ATTRIB commands to clear read-only status and fix write protected USB.
2. Using MiniTool Partition Wizard:
- How to check the status and delete partitions if possible to remove write protection from SD card.
3. Using a Mac:
- Why formatting on a Mac might succeed where Windows fails, especially for fixing corrupted USB drives.
Why Manufacturers Should Provide Better Tools:
The main concern is why manufacturers don't release tools to recover corrupted pen drives. If someone does, it would be a huge selling point.
Useful Links:
- MiniTool Partition Wizard Download: www.minitool.com/partition-ma...
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