I have a little san disk that plugs into an adapter that I use on my usb to store data. On my san disk there is a little white tab that you can move up and down that write protects it. I don't know the specifics of your device, but it wouldn't surprise me that it didn't have a "write protect" switch on it as well.
On Nov 19, 1:24 pm, Geke <gevangaste...@googlemail.com> wrote: > What could be wrong -- and how do I fix it! -- if a USB stick is > mounted as read only? > > I’m logged in with a non-limited account, and in the past, the stick > could be written to just fine. > I’m talking about a G4 digital audio here with 10.4.11, the USB stick > is plugged into a powered hub, and I think it’s formatted FAT32. > > The feeling is that USB problems happen more often as my OS install > becomes older; maybe some settings have been messed up? > E.g. sometime, when I plug in a USB stick, the mouse suddenly stops > working. Then I unplug the mouse and plug it into a different port (on > the same hub) and it works again! > > Any insights? -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
