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My micro SD card is not detected by computer

sun - Jan 12, 2009 7:46am GMT - Last answer on Mar 20, 2010 4:23pm GMT nani
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My micro SD card is not detected by computer when I connect through USB card reader. I am using this card for my mobile. When I put the micro SD card on my Nokia mobile, its not detecting. Please help me.Configuration: Windows XP Internet Explorer 6.0
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hello, maybe u set the password in ur memory card, thats why it is not detecting by ur computer, first set ur memory card in ur phone, put the password and unlock ur memory card and then connect it to ur computer.i have the same problem in my memory card, but unfortunately i forgot my password which i have put the password in it.
bubai - Jan 23, 2010 7:15am GMT
My micro sd is not being detected by the computer.It wants the memory card's password,which i have forgotten.pls help me immediately.
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Madhu - Feb 4, 2010 8:13am GMT
Hi, I havnt given any password for my memory card. Its been locked auotimatically & asking for the password which i have never set. Please help me out to get back my data which is very imp. I also cant able to format the memory card, its not detecting in computer even i use card reader & adaptor.
Please reply me to madhu.mcs@gmail.com.

handset: Nokia 5310
Card: Nokia SD 1GB

Awaiting your reply..

Thanks in advance..
Madhu
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I've inserted my MINI SD card into the card reader and plug it into the USB port but it just shows removable disk in my computer!!! I can't access the Card!!! Help Pls...Anyone??
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ok, i finally figured out the dang thing on my computer! i have a 2 gb sandisk memory card. it came in a pack with two different sized adapters that the memory card can slip into, depending on what size is compatible with your computer (i did not know that this is what you do with the memory card). i was keeping the tiny memory card in my phone (LG choc 8500), while plugging the charger cord (which doubles as the usb cable) into my computer. alas, that did nothing. more frustration--thinking it must be that i don't have the right "software" to run to access my photos and doing many searches for the "right" software solution... then the discovery with inserting the memorycard into the adapter (on my laptop, it's at the front below the touchpad-very sly sneaky place). then, after, again, nothing happening, searching forums on other lost memory card-ers, i discovered that there is a very tiny "switch" on the left of the adapter, next to the "S" on sandisc, that must be flipped down in order to "work," or grant photo/media access. a prompt came up on my screen asking me to choose which program to run/open the photos on (for me, it was windows media center), and to my relief, all my photos were there! i hope this helps.
jobi - Sep 29, 2009 9:31pm BST
Ok, i finally figured out the dang thing on my computer! i have a 2 gb sandisk memory card. it came in a pack with two different sized adapters that the memory card can slip into, depending on what size is compatible with your computer (i did not know that this is what you do with the memory card). i was keeping the tiny memory card in my phone (LG choc 8500), while plugging the charger cord (which doubles as the usb cable) into my computer. alas, that did nothing. more frustration--thinking it must be that i don't have the right "software" to run to access my photos and doing many searches for the "right" software solution... then the discovery with inserting the memorycard into the adapter (on my laptop, it's at the front below the touchpad-very sly sneaky place). then, after, again, nothing happening, searching forums on other lost memory card-ers, i discovered that there is a very tiny "switch" on the left of the adapter, next to the "S" on sandisc, that must be flipped down in order to "work," or grant photo/media access. a prompt came up on my screen asking me to choose which program to run/open the photos on (for me, it was windows media center), and to my relief, all my photos were there! i hope this helps.
kimjobi - Mar 15, 2010 4:44am GMT
i thought i had a defected card and bought another one thank u for the switch thing it worked u think they would tell u in some kinda instructions but they dont have any u saved me alota headaches thank u god bless u
focused on finding a solution - Feb 10, 2010 1:59am GMT
thanx u just helped me out BIG TYME.......this is the best day ever...lol...:o)
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i also had the same problem.....

plz help me to correct this
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I have been having this problem also.

What I have come to believe is that anything over a 1gig card has problems being detected by your computer.

I have used a 2gig and a 4gig sd card and they both do not get detected. My 1gig card and below work just fine.

My solution to this problem was to connect the camera to your computer and go to camera within the "My Computer" tab, right click on it, it should give you an option to "get Pictures/Images."

Does anybody have any ideas on how to format and/or a program to add onto the sd card so that these large gig cards read automatically?
sree - Apr 15, 2009 2:50pm BST
i can not read or format it ?
pudosree - Aug 17, 2009 2:17am BST
how can I read or format my micro sd card by computer?
krishh - Nov 4, 2009 5:28am GMT
my memory stick is not opening,but it shows removable disk.if i click that ,it show to format the disk,but it does not formating......what can i do.?please tell or mail me....my mail id is krisahh.thala@gmail.com....
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i have a sd memory card it a sandisk 1g
it was working for awhile then i went to put in my computer it said to format it but i cant i have picture on it and my phone also saying memory card not found
what can i do
please help
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hi,
your SD card is faulty!
bring it to where you bought it!
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What if It(the micro sd card)does not even show up on your computer at all?? Im ure having that problem. Someone PLEASE help!
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My 8 GB micro sd hc card that came with my Nokia 5800 stopped working whilst listening to music on my phone. Since then it is not recognised by the phone (it's just like it isn't there) or any card reader plugged into my PC. It's like it just doesn't exist! I have quite a bit of music, apps, photos and videos on there but it was only about 30% full. Any one know if there is any way I can recover the stuff on it or should I just ceremonially snap the thing and start again?
charlie - Jan 7, 2010 11:41pm GMT
Hello i am having this problem also, its just like my memory card isnt there any more, i was woundering if you have found a solution for this yet, if you have please could you reply to me
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First of all, some of you simply aren't helpful...just return it...indeed!

My son just got a phone (Pantech Matrix), and we were trying to transfer his playlist from Windows Media Player to the phone. Had to buy a SanDisk microSD card for the phone to hold the music (and also because nobody in town had a Pantech compatible USB cable to transfer the few songs he has). I bought a 4 gig SanDisk microSDHC card, and the store clerk told me the HC was just how they (SanDisk) classify the high capacity disks and nothing else was different. Well, folks, that is just plain WRONG. One other, critical, distinction is that if it says HC on it you must have a reader that can handle HC. My old (4 years?) SanDisk card reader (Imagemate 8 in 1) is not HC compatible, and so, even though made by the same manufacturer, it CANNOT read the card I bought. So, my two choices are: first, return the 4 gig SDHC microcard and get a smaller card that is not HC, which obviously limits the stuff he can store on his phone, or second, buy a new reader that can handle the newer HC disks. Some of you may have other problems (For instance, flipping the switch on the left side of the SanDisk Adapter, which somebody referenced and I tried, since nothing in the packaging mentioned that switch!) that aren't impacted by your reader, but check your device (camera, reader, etc.) and if it is over a few years old I wouldn't be surprised if it isn't modern enough to recognize an HC card (it may have HC stamped somewhere to indicate it is capable), and you have to decide if you want to dial backwards in terms of storage capacity or bite the bullet and upgrade your device to handle these advanced cards.
peacestarts - Nov 2, 2009 4:10pm GMT
THANK YOU!!! I have been having issue with accessing pictures that are on a new SD HC memory card. I am unable to access the card from my old USB card adapter... I have read a lot of comments on the web, most are trying to blame windows... but finally an answer that makes sense!!!
paige - Feb 15, 2010 10:52pm GMT
OMG, i have the same problem..
SIlverSurfer - Feb 22, 2010 3:39am GMT
Thank you for this post - it saved me much frustration!! Card worked fine on a newer card reader. :-)
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The password of memory card would usually be the Remote Phone Locking password. That worked for me many times.
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hello bro..
i not use pasword in my memry card..
but it stil can't use in computer..
but in my fon can detect that memory..

can u help me about that?????
corrector - Mar 11, 2010 2:43pm GMT
Learn how to speak english first - fool!
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I am having the same kind of trouble :( The only difference is that my micro SD card is for my DSTT and when I put it into USB card reader, it doesnt do anything. At one point it said unknow device attached, and then my mom plugged her MP3 into the second USB port and the remark went away. Maybe the computer does read it, but when ever i try to download the link off of www.NDSTT.com, it doesnt do anything:( Idk if i am putting my micro SD card in wrong, or if maybe my computer is just a piece of junk....some one please help me!
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This is a problem which appears to be a Windows XP fault. I put my 8gig SD card in the slot in the computer, it does nor recognise it. I restart with the card in the machine and it recognises it and I download the pictures. I take the card out, put it back in the camera take some pictures put it back in the machine and hey presto! It doesn't recognise it again. Therefore it is not a driver fault nor is it an XP update fault, it is an inherent problem with XP. I find that 4gig+ USB drives generally don't get recognised in a wide variety of machines as well. Microsoft needs to get its finger out on this, or I will get a Mac.
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just reformat it..to remoe the copy write
lewis - Nov 19, 2009 8:10am GMT
but the memory card is undetected and therefore you cannot format it. Mine doesnt seem to exist at all now, using vista, xp, my phone or various readers. I had to format it a couple of days back but then it worked for one day then wont recognise anywhere :S
appylewis - Dec 18, 2009 3:50am GMT
My memory stick is not opening,but it shows removable disk.if i click that ,it show to format the disk,but it does not formating......what can i do.?please tell or mail me....my mail id is krisahh.thala@gmail.com....
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i bought a 2gb kingston mini sd for my palm treo but the boy i bought it of said that there is someting taking up 770mb on the card but they can find what it is. then 1 of my friends gave me a memory card reader and when i try to drag music into it it comes up that the card isn't there
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Tank you very much i wasn't able to format or read in my PC
then i read about the password and problem SOLVED tnkx :D
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I had this problem after getting my phone back, i hadn't put a password on my card, but after trying everything i could think of, i tried my first name. This worked, try that? :)
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I did a factory reset on my 5310 and afterwards mem card asks for passwords. 12345, 123456 password nogo. Plugged it into card reader into PC, gets "please insert disk..." message. Tried to format in DOS, still not recognized to even try a format.

Solution: I had my friend format my mem card on his nokia 6120c. It doesnt asks for a password when formatting. Plugged mem back to my phone, now its accessible. Voila
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i got the same prob with my micro sd 2GB card...

i somehow managed to put in the songs the 1st time...
the computer can detect it, all though need to put it in & out a few times...
but now... the lappy cant detect it no matter how much i tried... :(

can someone help me...?
the songs are just fine to play in my mp3...
Bivek - Oct 31, 2009 8:26pm GMT
I had the same problem and how I manage is, I insert the card and click on START--->RUN---> (SD-card drive):\(folder in which the photo used to be, it might be dcim) this always work what you need to know is you need to memorize the main folder where the photo used to be. Once you enter this then the drive opens and you can view all the photos and maintain them.
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