Windows 8 Command Prompt & Commands, PRO? Windows 8

MARNster

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I was trying to implement a suggestion from a forum and was unable to find Accessories or Command Prompt. Did a search and found the executable file in System 32. Got into command or dos mode.... and kept getting error messages that the commands were not recognized. Then it seemed to tell me to upgrade to something Pro.

Then I typed in "help" as a command and it listed commands. I tried to export that list into a text file. It wouldn't do that, either. What's up? Do I need special permissions? I am the pc administrator/owner.
 
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Watch the video again, it never tries to change the word default. It adds a new registry key called "StorageDevicePolicies" then adds a dword value there called WriteProtect, it then shows setting it to 1 to enable writeprotect or 0 to disable.

See this: Link Removed

The page I linked to actually has 2 little registry scripts that you can download then double-click on to invoke. One to enable write and the other to disable. Try downloading and running the enable script. You need to reboot after running the script in order for it to take effect.
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I think I managed to do the stuff on that video, an then I had to use the following link to scan the usb drive, and then I was able to format it and save my files on it. Normally I would have just bought a new drive but it's the end of the month and I get paid Monday.

I wonder why all the loud icky music.
 
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