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Why does my laptop write protect flash drives?

GyuGeeGee

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May 12, 2013
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When I attach my flash drive to my laptop, the flash drive starts to become write protected. I can't delete and rename files. But when attach it to another laptop, its normal.
So my laptop is the real problem. I start searching for solutions to this problem but nothing works. Is there anyone who can help?
 
It's probably a rights issue, check the permissions on the files. Do those files only work on ONE system or several but just not your laptop?