Windows 10: CF express cards are recognized as a hard drive instead of a removable device

I have a Windows 11 machine and whenever I put in my express card it comes in as a hard drive, not a removable device. I am afraid that I may corrupt files whenever I remove my express out.Please help!

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W10 Will Not Recognize Prograde CF Express Type B Card

Equipment, Windows 10 Pro (W10)

(Nikon Z9 Camera), (Prograde PGCFX650GCPNA, Compact Flash Express Type B Media Card) and (Prograde Card Reader) oem usb3 supplied cord.

Issue: W10 will not open or read the media card when inserted into usb 3.0.

I do hear the computer beep as it recognizes something has been plugged in.

The W10 File Explorer will not automatically pop up.

When I manually open up file explorer the media card is not there, no drive letter.

I have gone into Disk Management and found the card with no drive letter assigned automatically.

I assigned the card a drive letter and went through the steps.

I then went back into File Explorer and the card is now there and the images are accessible ... BUT

After removing the card from the reader or unplugging the reader from the computer, then re-inserting the card back into the reader, W10 will not read the card again! I have to go back through the same Disk Management steps again and assign a drive letter.

I have been told the card is a NVME which W10 sees as a hard drive disk and this is why W10 will not read it when inserted to usb 3.

I can view the images from W10 when the camera is connected directly to the computer to usb 3.

I can format the card when it is inside the Z9 Camera... BUT

I CanNot Format the card in W10 as I get a pop up the card is Write Protected!

I CanNot Rename the card, Write Protected!

The Prograde card reader is dual slot, The SD Slot Works Perfectly, fully functional!

Card Properties (SEE IMAGES)

The SD Card Slot shows the Card Type to be REMOVABLE

The CF Express show the Card Type to be LOCAL





I have seen countless forums with the same issue with different brand cards CF Express type B but I have not found a resolution!

I have contacted the manufacture Prograde several times and they are contacting Nikon.



The computer is up to date.

Does anyone have a Solid SOLVED on this issue?

 

Windows 11 Home does not detect my CF Express Type B/XQD card reader and card.

Hello ,

Good to see you in Microsoft Community.

It seems like there might be compatibility issues between your CF Express Type B/XQD card and the card reader with Windows 11 Home.

Here are some steps you can try to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Check Device Manager: Open Device Manager and see if the CF Express card reader is listed under the Disk Drives or Universal Serial Bus controllers section. If it's listed with a yellow exclamation mark, there might be a driver issue.
   
2. Update Drivers: Right-click on the CF Express card reader in Device Manager and select "Update driver." Choose the option to search automatically for updated driver software. If Windows finds a newer driver, let it install and then restart your computer.
   
3. Try a Different Port: If your card reader is connected via USB, try using a different USB port on your computer. Sometimes, certain ports may not provide enough power or have other issues that prevent devices from functioning properly.
   
4. Test on Another Computer: If possible, try using the CF Express card and card reader on another computer to see if the issue persists. This can help determine if the problem is with the card or the reader.
   
5. Check Manufacturer's Website: Visit the website of the card reader's manufacturer to see if they provide any updated drivers or firmware specifically for Windows 11 compatibility.
   

If anything is unclear, please do not hesitate to let me know.

Best Regards,

| Microsoft Community Support Specialist

 

Windows 11 Home does not detect my CF Express Type B/XQD card reader and card.

Hi

I have a card reader that can take CF express cards and sd cards.

When i put a sd card in the reader it shows up and I can access the card, but when I put the CF express card in there nothing shows up.

If I go to control panel it shows something is plugged in but when i look for it to access the card there is nothing.

Please help