To format a write-protected USB drive, you need to remove the write-protection first. This can be done by moving a slider on the USB drive, or by using a software like IM-Magic Partition Resizer or AOMEI Partition Assistant. After that, you can right-click the USB drive and choose “Format Partition”, or select and click Format from the list. You can also select the file system and other preferences for the USB drive. Then, you need to apply the changes and wait for the process to be completed.
Here are some steps you can follow to format a write-protected USB drive:
1. Connect your USB drive to your computer.
2. Open File Explorer and right-click on your USB drive.
3. Select "Format" from the context menu.
4. Choose the file system you want to use for your USB drive.
5. Click "Start" to begin formatting your USB drive.
: [WindowsLoop](https://windowsloop.com/how-to-format-write-protected-usb-pen-drive-simple-steps/)
: [DiskInternals](https://www.diskinternals.com/partition-recovery/detailed-guide-how-to-format-write-protected-usb-drive/)
