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Read-only USB memory key

KevCol14 · 2011-10-19 14:57:42

I have a USB memory key that seems to be read-only. It's in a casing so I can't check if there is a read-only button. I don't want to remove the casing as it's a replacement key from the supplier based on the previous key being faulty (2GB capable instead of 16GB). Thougths?

19-10-2011 3:57pm

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KevCol14

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I have a USB memory key that seems to be read-only. It's in a casing so I can't check if there is a read-only button. I don't want to remove the casing as it's a replacement key from the supplier based on the previous key being faulty (2GB capable instead of 16GB). Thougths?

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#2 21-10-2011 1:15pm

PogMoThoin

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Try right clicking it and formatting (will wipe everything)

Fake usb keys on Ebay has been a well known scam for ages:
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