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Play.com 4GB Flash Drive not working

I have just recently purchased the above flash drive. I am using Windows XP and when trying to copy files to the flash drive get the message that it is write protected. What to do ?

I have another flash drive that i've had no problems with.

I'm a techie novice so please be gentle !!:o

CrazyCod

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  • thomas01155
    thomas01155 Posts: 2,382 Forumite
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    I think you may have put it on lock theres a little switch at the side normally ^.^
  • CrazyCod
    CrazyCod Posts: 316 Forumite
    There is NO hardware lock on the drive that I can see.

    CrazyCod
  • Whitefiver
    Whitefiver Posts: 696 Forumite
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    Just a thought, you are not trying to use an SDHC card in a normal SD reader are you - you will need an SDHC reader? (Cheapest available are the white ones in Poundland).

    Regards,

    White.
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