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: Fixes firmware-level issues like "The disk is write-protected" or drives that are recognized by Windows but cannot be accessed. Partition Management

Forcing a reformat on drives that have become "locked".

Click to begin the process, which includes erasing, writing firmware, and formatting. Do not unplug the drive during this 10–60 minute process.