Here are some troubleshooting steps to try when you encounter this error.
The simplest ones use the system-provided tools.
Right-choose the drive and select Properties.
Go to the Tools tab.
Choose Check in the Error checking section.
Select Scan and repair drive and follow the instructions.
This tool will detect some of the most common issues with drives which could solve the error.
Alternatively, it’s possible for you to use the CHKDSK tool.
It is one of the most thorough system-provided error detectors, but its pretty slow.
You may need to use Run as administrator from the results.
Input the following command and hit Enter: chkdsk C: /f
Step 3.
Replace the [C:] part with the other drives on your PC and repeat the process.
Enter the Command Prompt as an administrator (you might use the search bar for that).
Use the following command and hit Enter: sfc/ scannow
Step 3.
Wait for the command prompt to finish a report and reboot your PC.
If that switch is toggled to lock the unit, you wont be able to write on it.
Youll need to remove the drive from the PC, unlock it, then hit it one more time.
it’s possible for you to check for that and remove the property.
Step 1. initiate the File Explorer.
Navigate to the file or folder youre attempting to write in.
Right-punch it and select Properties.
In the General tab, uncheck the Read-only checkbox under Attributes.
Hit OK and give a shot to write in the file.
You may need to repeat this process.
Right-grab the external drive that you cant write on.
Choose the format you want to put the drive in.
exFAT is the recommended format, since it works with all operating systems.
Select Start and follow the instructions.
Note that formatting a drive removes all the data that was on it.
