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The thread discusses a user’s issue with a generic 8GB flash drive that has become write-protected and cannot be formatted. Respondents suggest checking for a physical slide lock or other hardware switches, but the user finds no such features. The overall sentiment is troubleshooting for potential hardware or software solutions to remove the write protection.

jester722014

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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

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Have a look at this....

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

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