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First we will try to remove read only attribute from the specific drive. Warning : Be sure to do this on the right disk since the diskpart command can do serious damage if you run it on the wrong disk. 1) Start Menu -> Run(or in search box) -> Type 'cmd' -> press 'Enter' -> Command Promt will open 2) Type 'Diskpart' -> enter -> 'list disk' -> enter 3) Select the disk you are going to modify, if your required USB disk is in 'disk 4' then 4) type 'select disk 4' -> enter , now disk 4 is selected, 'list disk' will show star(*) beside it 5) 'list disk' -> enter To Clear the Read-Only attribute on the selected disk (To Disable write protection): 6) Type 'attributes disk clear readonly' -> enter The disk is no longer Write protected. The Read-Only attribute is removed. If you wish to set the write protection again, just do the same procedure and Type 'attributes disk set reado...

If you did not format your flash drive, then check whether the files are not in hidden mode. Plug your drive now Click on “Start” –> Run–> ( Press Window key + R ) type cmd and click on OK. Enter this command. attrib -h -r -s /s /d g :*.*       Here  g is the drive letter. It varies, you can get this letter in My computer  Press Enter Now check for your files in on the pen drive Delete the unnecessary shortcuts. Note: Replace the letter g with your flash drive letter.