memory card is write protected

vendaian · #1 Apr 25, 2008, 04:08 AM

Hi, the memory card I have been using in my nikon camera for a while is telling me now that it's write protected. How can I get rid of this and continue to use the card as before. I have emptied the card, I just can't take pictures now. Other than throw the card out and buy another can someone please tell me how to "un write" it?

Thanks
Venda

progunr · Apr 25, 2008, 09:48 AM

This happened to me once, not sure if you have the same type of card, SD?

Most of them have a tiny switch on the card that can be locked or unlocked. I had inadvertantly moved the tiny switch to lock.

The only other advise if your card does not have the lock switch, try putting the card in a card reader and use your computer to format it, or, format in the camera if that option is available.

Good Luck!

vendaian · Apr 26, 2008, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by progunr

This happened to me once, not sure if you have the same type of card, SD?

Most of them have a tiny switch on the card that can be locked or unlocked. I had inadvertantly moved the tiny switch to lock.

The only other advise if your card does not have the lock switch, try putting the card in a card reader and use your computer to format it, or, format in the camera if that option is available.

Good Luck!

Thankyou very much, I didn't even see that tiny little lock until you told me! I appreciate your reply.

kind regards



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