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For 5.25" and 8.00" disks there are "write notches" on the jacket of the disk. They are on the opposite end of the jacket from the read slot (where you can see the surface of the disk). Single-sided media will have one write notch and double-sided media will have two. To write protect a disk of this type, simply fold a piece of sturdy tape (like masking tape) over these notches and the disk will be protected. Most discs come with adhesive tabs for this purpose.

For 3.5" floppy disks, there are "write protect tabs" built into the disk shell. These tabs are located in the corners of the case opposite the shutter-end. By moving the tab to the "open" position (you can see through the shell) you write protect the disk.

The only exception to this is "OEM" floppy disks made specifically for software companies. These floppies were manufactured without the write protect tabs so they couldn't be written to after initial production. This can be defeated by simply taping over the tab area with opaque tape.

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For 3 1/2" floppy, slide open the little door in the corner of the disk. For older, flexible floppies, cover the notch with a small piece of electrical tape (assuming you don't have the correct stickers) -- anything that will block light from going through the space created by the notch.

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