I cannot copy files to external hard drive in xp it says write protected

[meetaman88]

i cannot copy my files to my pen drive it always says cannot copy the disk may be full or write protected.
the pen drive is empty and i ma still not able to do the same.

using windows xp

 

[ksiemb]

i cannot copy my files to my pen drive it always says cannot copy the disk may be full or write protected.
the pen drive is empty and i ma still not able to do the same.

using windows xp

Format the drive, or look for a write protect switch on the device.

 

[meetaman88]

I think, there is some problem in my windows as after all the process told by you it still does not allow to copy files to my pen drive.
I can easily copy files to my pen drive from other systems.

 

[ksiemb]

I think, there is some problem in my windows as after all the process told by you it still does not allow to copy files to my pen drive.
I can easily copy files to my pen drive from other systems.

1, - If this recently occured as a problem, try a Windows restore to date when it was not a problem, but save your personal files you have updated after that date, new installs etc.

2. - If you are not the Administrator, you may have a problem, or the Admin turned off USB copying.