- 1). Look for a switch or button on the side of your MP3 player. It might have a lock/unlock symbol on it, or read "HOLD." This switch effectively disables the player so it doesn't turn on in your pocket when you don't want it to.
- 2). Move the switch to the "Unlocked" or "NO HOLD" position to remove write protection. This position may also be labeled "R/W" for "read/write." If you have no switch, continue to Step 3.
- 3). Check with your manufacturer documentation and support. Some players have options to securely lock them so data is not transferred or overwritten without permission.
- 4). Format the MP3 player. This step should only be taken as a last resort because it will delete all files form your MP3 player. To format, select "Control Panel," "Administrative Tools" and "Disk Management." Select the MP3 player and click "Delete." Right-click on empty drive and select "New Partition." Follow the on-screen instructions to format.
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