What is write protection?

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Read-only file is also called write-protection file.

the disk is write-protected

That is to say the content can be changed but the change cannot be saved.

Write protection means data cannot be written to the disk, but can be read only.

When write protection is started, the data in disk will not be modified.

Thus, it can protect the disk data and prevent virus from invading the disk.

Name: Write protection

Domain: computer operating system

File: read-only file

Catalogue

1.

Write protection classifications

Hardware method

Software method

2.

Remove memory card write protection

Write Protection Classifications

There are two kinds of write protection.

One is hardware write protection.

It means write protection switch, namely hard disk recovery card.

The other one is software write protection, which protects file through management tool.

The advantages of simple software style lies in convenience, flexibility and low cost.

Currently, software which can achieve hard disk write protection contains Nuclear Shield Data Guard.

Before removing write protection, people should confirm whether the file is write-protected.

People just need right-choose the file, then click Properties to see if the checkmark is ticked on read-only.

If read-only is ticked, the file is write-protected.

This is because these three options dont need to be ticked in general.

you could remove the write protection just by pulling to the other end of the card reader.

Generally, if it is floppy, there will be a black slidable block in the lower left corner.

Pull it over to realize write protection.

Second, there exists a chance that your memory card is not connected to the holder very well.

Thus you’re free to place a layer of paper between them.

Third, it is more reliable to connect to the computer with data cable if you have one.

Software methods

Method one:Download an USB Mon.

And then, remove the files related attributes with the attrib command.

The usage of attrib is to display or change the file attributes.

  • stands for setting attributes.

stands for removing attributes.

R stands for read-only files attributes.

A stands for archive attributes.

S represents system files attributes.

H means attributes of hidden files.

/S means handling the matched file of current folder and its sub-folder.

/D means dealing with folder.

Remove Memory Card Write Protection

1st.

Click Start and punch in CMD in the Run.

key in DISKPARTand press Enter.

Then pop in FORMAT J: and press Enter.

(Note that J should be replaced with thedrive letterof the partition to get rid of write protection.)

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