How to Make USB Storage Device Read Only

MAKING USB READ ONLY THROUGH MY COMPUTER WITH ADMIN PRIVILEGES

Following are the steps through which a USB can be made Read Only.

Step 1:

Login with the administrator account as only administrator account has the privileges to make the USB device Read Only.

Step 2:

Connect the USB device in the USB port on the side of the laptop. In case of desktops connect it in the front or at the back USB port.

Step 3:

Click Start and double click My Computer icon. My Computer will open with available disk drives.

Step 4:

As the USB device is plugged, right-click the USB drive and select Properties.

Step 5:

Click Security tab and choose Edit option.

Step 6:

Locate the section named Write Attributes and click inside the checkbox next to Read Only option.

Step 7:

Click Apply or OK button placed at the bottom of the Properties window; all of the changes will be saved. Once done the USB drive is set as Read Only.