Computer can’t read SD card
Nov 19, 2018 11:59:03 #
TKT wrote:
I had a similiar problem once but it wasn't the computer, it was a bad SD card. Once I removed the card from the camera the card fell apart and couldn't be used again. So check the card very carefully before reusing it. It seemed that the camera held the card so it could be read correctly, but once removed from the camera the card fell apart and couldn't be used again.
Had the same problem but just put a dab of super glue on and put the parts back together. The tiny little Write Protect piece was lost so I had to make a drop of superglue be the OK setting. Still use that card today..........
Nov 19, 2018 12:04:16 #
Morning Star wrote:
Connect the camera to the computer by cable, and transfer the photos that way.
Or, in other words, use the camera as a card-reader.
(Asking the obvious: Your card is not locked, is it? Check the little switch on the side).
Or, in other words, use the camera as a card-reader.
(Asking the obvious: Your card is not locked, is it? Check the little switch on the side).
Except the lock button should have no effect on the card being read. The lock is a write lock.
Nov 19, 2018 12:08:42 #
dsmeltz wrote:
Except the lock button should have no effect on the card being read. The lock is a write lock.
Except the lock button should have no effect on the card being read. The lock is a write lock.
Agree, but more importantly..... why would anyone risk using a card that has been gerryrigged when they are so damn cheap?
Nov 19, 2018 16:34:09 #
Connect the camera directly to the computer via cable, transfer all of the pictures, verify that they have transferred and then reformat the card in the camera.
Nov 19, 2018 16:35:01 #
TheShoe
Loc: Lacey, WA
Morning Star wrote:
Connect the camera to the computer by cable, and transfer the photos that way.
(Asking the obvious: Your card is not locked, is it? Check the little switch on the side).
(Asking the obvious: Your card is not locked, is it? Check the little switch on the side).
That is irrelevant if the card cannot be read. The switch keeps anything from writing on the card. If it was write-protected when the pictures were taken and the camera did not complain about, it would be time to trade the camera for a different make.
Nov 19, 2018 16:49:09 #
TheShoe
Loc: Lacey, WA
gordone wrote:
The SD card readers in the computer are always a crap shoot. Problems with some not supporting both SD and SDHC and different drivers on Windows updates, etc. Just buy a USB card reader and your worries will be over.
I have never had a problem with the computer's card readers. Maybe it is a problem with how the card is handled. The external readers are not a good solution if you think the drivers for the internal readers are at fault because the same drivers are used.
Nov 19, 2018 20:54:06 #
TheShoe wrote:
I have never had a problem with the computer's card readers. Maybe it is a problem with how the card is handled. The external readers are not a good solution if you think the drivers for the internal readers are at fault because the same drivers are used.
I can't agree with your statement that the same drivers are used. On my laptop the internal card reader uses a Realtek PCIE card reader driver. If you use an external USB reader it uses the Microsoft USB mass storage device driver. There are lots of issues with the internal card reader when updating to Win 10. Need to checks your facts..
Nov 20, 2018 00:14:40 #
tjw47
Loc: Michigan
Locking the card only prevents writing to the card. Does not affect reading the card
Nov 20, 2018 08:20:46 #
JeffDavidson wrote:
Connect the camera directly to the computer via cable, transfer all of the pictures, verify that they have transferred and then reformat the card in the camera.
TheShoe wrote:
That is irrelevant if the card cannot be read. The switch keeps anything from writing on the card. If it was write-protected when the pictures were taken and the camera did not complain about, it would be time to trade the camera for a different make.
The Op says the card is read by the camera. He can see the photos on camera, so the OP should be able to transfer using a cable. see below:
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