How to Fix usb memory stick read only Error

Windows users always make sure to back up their files, but sometimes they come across errors.
> I have a couple of USB memory sticks and recently I formatted a USB stick and > used it. When I tried to format another one, an error message popped up. > “Windows can’t format this disk. The disk is write protected or Read-only.”

• The usb disk read only error can occur due to problems with your OS or with your hardware.
• To start solving the problem, you should disable your antivirus and try to read the files with a different program.
• Another common solution is to create a new partition for your flash drive.

Make sure that the USB memory sticks aren’t corrupted

1. Some USB sticks have a damaged file system due to which Windows fails to read data from it.
3. Check if the memory stick is old
   

Run Disk Cleanup to remove temporary files

1. Press Windows Key + X to open the Power User Menu, and select Disk Cleanup.
2. Select the disk to clean up, and select the Clean up system files option.
   

Try a different USB port

1. Some of the USB ports on your PC may be damaged and will not be able to read your USB drive.
2. Try a different USB port.
   

Check your USB memory stick

1. Restart your computer.
2. Press the Windows key + E to open File Explorer.
3. Navigate to your desktop.
   
4. Right-click on the USB memory stick and choose Format.
5. Check all the boxes and hit the Start button.

Change the file permissions of the USB memory stick

1. Access the File Explorer (Windows Key + E)
2. Right-click on the USB memory stick
3. Select Properties
   
4. Under the Security tab, click on Advanced
5. Click on Change
6. Click on the folder or directory you want to change permissions for
   
7. Click on Edit
8. Select the Everyone option
9. Click on Apply
10. Click on OK