Write protect flash drive

[rcmoore76137]

I got a Microsoft flash drive, but can't format. I tried diskpart and Rufus, no luck. I would like to reuse it over, but can't format. 

[PiterGeek]

Hi there,

Sorry to hear this, is there any error code or message in the process, you may try MiniTool Partition Wizard and see if it works. 

[rcmoore76137]

I ran the program and it says it's a Toshiba Flash drive. Won't let me do anything.Flash drive

[PiterGeek]

Hi there,

Sorry it helped nothing, in the Disk Management, you can try right clicking on the far left where is says REMOVABLE (E:)... You may get more options.

Another thing you can do is to download a bootable ISO Image of Partition Wizard, and try reformatting the drive while booted to the CD... It can be put on a PenDrive as well if needed.  https://www.partitionwizard.com/partition-wizard-bootable-cd.html

Hope it helps. Thank you!

[rcmoore76137]

I tried a bulk eraser, but that didn't work. So, I think this drive is toast. It was one that HP sent me to do a system restore for my HP stream 11. Any other help would be greatly appreciated. 

[PiterGeek · Accepted solution]

Hi again,

Sorry to hear that, if the issue is in the drive, have you ever tried to contact HP support? Thank you!