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Write protected SD card problem

geordieracer
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So the card in me camera is saying its write protected and i looked it up and its all about the 'lock' switch on it. trouble is , is there isnt a switch on it as it appears to have broken off somewhere. But, there isnt even a place on the chip inside that shows where this may have gone.
Now i dont want to reformat the card as it still has pictures i cant transfer off so thought i would ask you lot for some help
cheers
Now i dont want to reformat the card as it still has pictures i cant transfer off so thought i would ask you lot for some help
cheers
one of the famous 5

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Top left hand side is the write protect lockRemember kids, it's the volts that jolt and the mills that kill.0
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There should still be no problem getting the pictures off, either via the camera or a pc card reader. It should read as normal but won't write new data to it0
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If "write protect" is on you won't be able to format it.0
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If the little 'lock' tab has broken off, you can probably solve it with a dab of milliput, just make sure it is firmly attached.0
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KillerWatt wrote: »Top left hand side is the write protect lockis there isnt a switch on it as it appears to have broken off somewhere
Trouble is paddy - i cant find the bit thats broken off and inside the casing i cant find where it was meant to attach to either. I tried using my usb to get them off but it wont let me copy or anything.one of the famous 50 -
You can adjust the protection policy via regedit. Start Menu// Run// 'regedit' ... search for StorageDevicePolicies click on WriteProtect and change the value to 0. Restart the computer with the card attached and hey presto0
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You can adjust the protection policy via regedit. Start Menu// Run// 'regedit' ... search for StorageDevicePolicies click on WriteProtect and change the value to 0. Restart the computer with the card attached and hey presto
So you can't trust the writeprotect feature when using it on a compromised system like you could with floppy discs?0 -
It doesn't connect to anything - it isn't a switch, it just presses (or doesn't) a switch in the reader - a blob pf stuff in the 'lock' or 'unlock' poition will make it so forever :-)0 -
I put a bit of selotape round them, just once, that worksHi, we’ve had to remove your signature. If you’re not sure why please read the forum rules or email the forum team if you’re still unsure - MSE ForumTeam0
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So you can't trust the writeprotect feature when using it on a compromised system like you could with floppy discs?0
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