Fix corrupted pendrive or card

How to Fix a Write-Protected Pen Drive or SD Card

Step 1: Open Registry Editor

1. Press `Win + R` on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.

2. Type `regedit` and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.

Step 2: Navigate to the Storage Device Policies

1. Expand `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE`.

2. Click on `SYSTEM`.

3. Click on `CurrentControlSet`.

4. Click on `Control`.

5. Find and select `StorageDevicePolicies`.

   

Step 3: Modify Write Protect Setting

1. Look for the entry named `WriteProtect` on the right-hand side.

2. Double-click on `WriteProtect` to open its properties.

3. Change the value from `1` to `0`.

4. Click "OK" to save the changes.

Step 4: Minimize Registry Editor

Minimize the Registry Editor for now.

Step 5: Reinsert SD Card or Pen Drive

Reinsert your SD card or pen drive into the computer.

Step 6: Format the Device Again

1. Try formatting the SD card or pen drive again.

2. If the error persists, use the formatting tool available in your operating system or third-party formatting software.

Note:

- Changing registry settings can affect system behavior, so make sure to follow the steps carefully.

- Ensure you have a backup of important data before formatting.

By following these steps, you should be able to remove the write protection from the pen drive or SD card and format it successfully.