How to Remove Write Protection on SD Card?

Check the SD card lock switch and slide it to unlock

Reinsert the SD card and try again

Clean the SD card and card reader contacts

Try a different card reader or device

Remove read-only attribute on Windows using DiskPart

Open Command Prompt as administrator

Type `diskpart`

Type `list disk`

Type `select disk X`

Type `attributes disk clear readonly`

Type `exit`

Remove write protection on Windows Registry if enabled

Open Registry Editor

Go to `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlStorageDevicePolicies`

Set `WriteProtect` to `0`

Format the SD card

Use Disk Management to delete and recreate the partition

Check for SD card adapter issues

Scan the SD card for errors

Run `chkdsk X: /f`

Update or reinstall SD card reader drivers

Try the SD card on another computer

Replace the SD card if it is physically damaged or permanently locked

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