The 2GB transcend pen drive is showing write protection. how to get rid of that?

Hi,
This might happen due to an error or corrupted MBR, which is the sector that allow you pen to be readable and the PC might not recognize the system file being used.
I would try to connect it to another PC with a different Operating system and format it from there.
alternative you can also use Transcend recovery tool. You can download from HERE

My 4GB transcend pen drive is not detected by my computer.I have use it before 2 times. pen drive JF V30, S/N. 302925-0046 Please Reply me.

visit link

http://www.transcendusa.com/Products/online_recovery_2.asp?dw=4

These are the tech specifications of your pen drive which includes write protection micro S/D switch. So search it and make it read and write
USB 1.1 compliant and 2.0 compatible,
True Plug and Play for hot swap function
Maximum Transfer speed of 1.5MB (12M bit) per second at full speed
Powered directly via the USB port.
No external power or battery needed.
Operating Systems Supported: No driver required for Windows Me/2000/XP, Mac OS 9.0 or later, or Linux kernel 2.4 or later.Only Windows 98SE needs the provided drive
Write-Protect Function: Write-protect switch Security Function: Password protection available via supplied software (Windows environment only) Boot-Up
Function: Makes JetFlash a MS-DOS Boot Disk LED: Flashing LED indicates
Data Traffic Specifications : Size: 75mm X 11mm X 25mm (L x W x H)
Weight: 15g Data Retention: Up to 10 years Shock Resistance: 1000G (maximum) Erase Cycles: 1,000,000 times Speed: Read 9.0 Mbyte/s, Write 8.0 Mbyte/s (Max.) Certificate: FCC, CE,
BSMI System Requirements: Win 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP, Linux Kernel 2.4 and above, Mac OS 8.6 or later

http://wareseeker.com/System/hp-usb-disk-storage-format-tool-2.1.8.0.zip/2235f02ea

down load hp formatimg freeware format your pen drive and try

domnickr

My 2gb sony microvault is asking me to format. It is teeling me that it is write protected. How do I format it

Hi Virus or Trojans can run some process that keeps running in background. This not only harms the computer, but also prevents the pen drive from formatting as it shows that the drive is in use. Remove and re-insert the pen drive, don't double click on drive and cancel auto run operations if it starts automatically. Run a virus scan on pen drive, this will help fix the issue. Now format the pen drive.

do you see any switches on the side of it ? if so move it to the other position and try again.

Sir: Transcend pen drive 2GB not getting detected Can you suggest anything?