But if i attempt to copy a file to the drive on my mac i get an icon telling me that i am not able to copy the file.
Memory stick read only mac.
My memory card still says it is write protected when i try copying something into it.
Sd memory card usb pen drive internal hard disk drive hdd or external hard drive cannot be modified because of read only memory rom take it easy.
I have a usb drive that i purchased and use with various pcs at work and school.
Sd cards have a switch try to locate that switch which is on the sides.
The memory card becomes read only due to the use of some programs or software.
This page teaches you how to use the attributes command to remove sd card read only as an example so you can apply it to any other drives alike in windows 10 8 1 8 7.
However this only works on the pc so if the usb is put into a mac or linux box they can do whatever.
Here the current read only state as on means the drive is read only.
What do i do.
How to change read only memory card to normal.
The cause of read only disk errors.
However writing data is not available.
When a file on the usb stick is set to read only it blocks the user from deleting or formatting the drive.
Another easy way to make a usb drive read only is formatting the drive as ntfs.
The file system is indeed readable and the stored data is accessible on a mac computer due to the mac feature.
I am able to open the drive and can even copy files from the drive.
Locate that and flick the switch away from the lock text.