Windows 7 USB FLASH DRIVE

[jester722014]

i have a 8 gig flash drive ..ive used it before but now it wont even let me format it..it says write protection..

 

[Jimbo22]

What's the make/model of the flash drive...I'm assuming it's a standard thumb-drive?

 

[jester722014]

there's no brand name on it..its just a regular thumb drive

 

[Jimbo22]

Then look for a slide lock on the side of it.

 

[jester722014]

there is nothin

 

[Jimbo22]

Have a look at this....

http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20131002192315AAuOxy9

This is very important: Before removing USB from your computer, Always remove it safely by going into to my computer then right click on USB and click ejec