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[SOLVED] WinToUsb failed to format USB Flash Drive and The USB is now Write protected. What to do?

Sep 10, 2020
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Hi guys and I was trying to install windows10 on my USB using the WinToUSB but it failed and the USB where I wanted to install got Write Protected and I am unable to use it. I tried everything Diskpart, Regedit, Third Party Software, and Formating it.
 
which brand and model of the USB flash drive is it?

try a different USB port
try a different PC/laptop with the flash drive

the stick might be defective
Thank you for your reply, I did that. I changed the port and even tried on another pc. I have Sandisk Cruzer Force 32gb USB Flash Drive
 
did you use the
SanDisk® Secure Access™ Software?

pretty sure your stick is faulty, get a new USB 3 flash drive
Gosh! Well There was nothing in USB Flash Drive but if there is anything that can be done Please help me! I actually wanted to put Feren OS installer on it