USB protected by a utility software and unable to format?

Q. I am trying to create a system recovery USB flash drive, on windows 7. The "error" message says that: DataSafe has detected that the USB key you have selected is protected by a utility software; we are unable to format this key. Is there anything I can do to the NEW $40 16 GB USB ScanDisk to make the program accept it??
Is there any way to do this without linux?

A. i think your datas are protected by some way
i dont know about windows 7 i have used it once or twice it really sucks
i am using XP with linux so if my usb got stuck
i switch to ubuntu
open the external drive and change the file permission
then switch back to windows xp
do the file operation

My USB drive is password protected and ilost my password. Is there any way i can get through?
Q. My USB drive is password protected and ilost my password. Is there any way i can get through?Can data recovery experts help me breaking up and getting the passwords?

A. I did a search and there seems to be a lot of sites referring to your problem in Google. I have not tried any and do not know which are free.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&newwindow=1&q=recover+usb+flash+drive+password&btnG=Search&aq=f&oq=&aqi=

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How to format Flash Drive with Unusual Software?
Q. When I plugged in the USB flash drive "Medefile" on my pc, the setup still there and it won't stop. Is there a possibly to format "D:" and "E:" and make it a default flash drive?

Here's the info:
Generic USB Flash Drive
1.99GB Free Space
Performs Faster Writing
5V Power
Medefile Mededrive Software installer.

A. This has worked for me several times, so I will pass it on. Plug it in the port, heat it with a hair dryer, wait a minute, plug it in and out a couple times. If it still does not work try the same thing with compressed air to cool it. If it start working copy the data as it may stop working again any time...

How to fix a usb port, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyG9MOwPXz0
http://www.laptoprepair101.com/laptop/category/hardware-test-utilities/
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