Windows 10: SD Card can't be accessed by computer.

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  1. SD Card can't be accessed by computer.


    I have an SD card that I can't open at all but it is still recognised by the computer. It doesn't display a drive letter and I can't change the letter at all on Disk Management. I've checked for damage and it seems good condition. I'm not sure what is going on with it.

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    CraigKaiser2, Dec 8, 2024
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  2. Problem accessing video files on SD card with windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    As you are facing issues with accessing the content from SD card after upgrading to Windows 10, I suggest you to try the below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Try to connect the SD card to different computer running Windows 10 and check if the same issue persists.

    Step 2: As you are trying to access the content from the SD card, I suggest you to copy the content on to your laptop, check if you are able to view the content and access them.

    Try the above and reply to the post with an updated status of this issue, we will be happy to assist you further.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Dec 9, 2024
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  3. Unable to format sd card

    Hi,

    There are many possible reasons why this issue is happening. To help resolve your concern, we'd like to ask the following questions below:

    • Are you using an SD card reader? If yes, have you tried using another card reader?
    • Have you tried formatting the SD card using another computer?
    In the meantime, we suggest running a hardware diagnostics while your SD card is connected to the computer and see if it helps. Follow the steps below:

    • Open Control Panel.
    • Type Troubleshooting in the search box, then select
      Troubleshooting
      from the search result.
    • Click Hardware and Sound.
    • Select Hardware and Devices to run a hardware diagnostics.

    We'll keep an eye out for your response.
     
    Martin Bar, Dec 9, 2024
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  4. bradleyb Win User

    SD Card can't be accessed by computer.

    SD card/SD card reader no longer working

    Hi. New to this so not sure of category.
    I have a Lenovo G70. Windows 10, 64bit
    My SD card reader has stopped working.
    In Device Manager, the SD card is not listed.
    I can't format the card as it is not listed.
    I cannot locate the card at all as it is not listed anywhere.
    I've tried chkdsk and get 'Cannot open volume for direct access'
    I don't even have the icon displaying when micro SD card is inserted.
    It did work previously but I had errors. Scanning and fixing did not help.
    I place the SD card in my Android phone and it works fine.
    Please help!
    Thank you for any assistance.
     
    bradleyb, Dec 9, 2024
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