File con not delete write-protected

**Danior** · 28-02-2009

hi,
i have problem i want to delete folder in my Sandisk 1 GB microSD Memory Card getting a write protected error while copying or formatting the card.Any recommendations and suggestions are appreciated.please help!!!

**Killen** · 28-02-2009

hi,
Delete it in Safe Mode. If that fails, then try the following free programs: -
Download this file and run the killbox.exe file. When it loads type the full path to the file you would like to delete in the field and press the Delete File button (looks like a red circle with a white X). It will prompt you to reboot, allow it to do so, and hopefully your file will now be deleted.

**Rawko** · 28-02-2009

Make sure the SD card lock is 'off' and then use thin, opaque sticky tape (ie non see-through; eg insulation tape) to cover the whole gap but keep clear of the metal contacts at the back.You will need a small paper clip and screw-driver to open your card reader. There is a mechanical switch very much like a micro push button (I wish I could show you the picture/drawing). Anyway, depending on the position of the lock switch. You either push or release this micro push button inside the SD card reader. Due to mechanical wear and tear, or some forceful insertion of the SD card, the micro push button is in its "open" circuit position, i.e. write-protected. In order to make the SD card reader writable, we will need to "close" the circuit.To proceed, you need to remove the main circuit board from the SD card reader/writer enclosure.

The location of the micro push button switch is the same location as the unlock position of the SD card when inserted in the SD card reader/writer. From the BACK of the exposed SD card reader, insert the unfolded paper clip (same way when you try to poke something like a device reset button) except, that it has to be long enough to allow the micro switch to touch together for contact. Then insert the SD card.

Once the contact is "closed", your SD card reader/writer can write again.