Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- transitive verb To modify (a file or disk) so that its data cannot be edited or erased.
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Examples
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Fizzgig: silly question, but.. have you disabled the physical write-protect on the card?
From The Tips Box: Easy RAM, Procrastination Tricks, Weight Loss | Lifehacker Australia 2010
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There is a known workaround for Vista, if you write-protect background. html in the Appearance folder, the program should launch without a problem.
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- Secure: built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss
Archive 2008-08-01 2008
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- Secure: built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss
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However, if you are quick to write-protect the disk (or if you can guarantee that no new files get created or existing files extended), your data is still on the disk and it may be possible to retrieve it.
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Mark this the ` ` Custom Boot '' floppy and write-protect it once it has been written.
Debian GNU/Linux : Guide to Installation and Usage John Goerzen
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I checked the contacts, made sure the write-protect was off, and checked to see that there was still plenty of space on the card and that it was readable.
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Secure - built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss
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Secure: built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss
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Secure - built-in write-protect switch prevents accidental data loss
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