write protect


write protect

(storage)A feature of certain removable media storagedevices that tells the system whether or not it should allowthe data on the media to be modified. Write protecting anitem of media prevents accidental overwriting of valuabledata.

For example, the write protect tab on a 3.5-inch floppy disks is a small sliding plastic square that can either coveror expose a hole near the edge of the disk cover. The drivewil only allow the disk to be written to if the hole isclosed.

write protect

A mode that restricts erasing or editing a disk file. See file protection.