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How to Format Write-Protected USB with Virus, Help

My USB seems to be infected by viruses since it is write-protected. I tried many times to format my USB, but I failed. So please tell me how I can format my USB infected with viruses. Help me!

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Sherly· Answered on Apr 19, 2024

Take it easy. If you make sure your USB is just infected with a kind of virus, so it gets write-protected, things become easier. First, you need to remove the virus with a reliable virus removal program. I always use the following programs, and you can try them:

  • Norton AntiVirus
  • Avast Antivirus
  • McAfee
  • AVG
  • BitDefender

After removing the virus, you can start to format your USB. But, I want to provide you with an easier and faster way to format the write-protected USB.

As for this point, I prefer to use a trustworthy third-party tool, EaseUS Partition Master. This tool can format your write-protected USB/SD card/external hard drives safely. Its clear interface is friendly to newbies. Download it and follow the guide below to try it.

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Here is how to do so:

Remember to plug your USB into your PC before we start.

Step 1. Launch EaseUS Partition Master and click the "Toolkit" section. Click "Write Protection," locate your USB, and choose "Disable."

Step 2. Then, navigate to the "Partition Manager" on the left side. Then, locate your USB and right-click on it.

Step 3. Choose the partition label, file system type, and cluster size for your USB.

Step 4. Click "Execute the task" and wait for it to finish.

EaseUS Partition Master can save you a lot of time and effort, so download it to help.

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