Error code
Windows ERROR_WRITE_PROTECT
WINDOWSERROR_WRITE_PROTECT
System Error Code· A POSIX/system errno returned when a system call fails.
What it means
The media is write protected..
How to fix it
- Slide the physical write-protect tab on the SD card or USB device to the unlocked position.
- clear the read-only attribute with diskpart 'attributes disk clear readonly'.
- check for a group policy or BitLocker setting blocking writes.
- try a different port or media if the device is faulty.
Not affiliated with Windows. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.
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