Windows 10: SD cards not initially showing/being read when starting up system

Discus and support SD cards not initially showing/being read when starting up system in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; After reformatting my Legion Go, due to an unrelated issue, I seem to be having some issues with my SD cards being read. I have had my 1 TB reformatted... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by CJ Peters, Jul 9, 2024.

  1. CJ Peters Win User

    SD cards not initially showing/being read when starting up system


    After reformatting my Legion Go, due to an unrelated issue, I seem to be having some issues with my SD cards being read. I have had my 1 TB reformatted also I initially noticed this through Steam where it did not show up in the storage section. After adding the card to the drive in steam settings, it would initially be shown, but when turning the Go on again, the card was not shown in the storage section. I tried my other SD cards to see if it was the card that went bad, but none of them would be "read". The cards are also not initially read in other store or the Legion Space game launcher.A

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    CJ Peters, Jul 9, 2024
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  2. Joe Men Win User

    Phone is not reading the SD card.

    Hello,
    Jeevan
    .

    Thank you for posting your query to Microsoft Community. We understand that you Lumia 640 XL LTE is having issues reading your SD memory card.

    There is a possibility that the SD memory card corrupted. Please try to perform a Scan Disk maintenance on it by following the steps below:

    • Turn off your phone and remove the SD card. Use a SD card reader and plug it in to your computer.
    • Open Computer by clicking the Start button, and then clicking Computer.
    • Right-click the SD card drive that you want to check, and then click "Properties".
    • Click the "Tools" tab, and then, under Error-checking, click Check Now.
    • Put a check mark on the "Automatically fix the file system errors" and "Scan for and attempt recovery of bad sectors".
    • Click Start.
      • Wait for the Scan Disk process to complete, then mount your SD memory card back to your phone.
    Hope this helps.

    Feel free to post back if you need further assistance.
     
    Joe Men, Jul 9, 2024
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  3. Cant read the SD card

    Hello,

    Oftentimes, a corrupted device can result to issues in reading your SD card. For us to isolate the case further and determine the appropriate resolution, provide answers to the following questions:

    • Have you checked if other external devices/accessories are properly detected on your device?
    • Can you confirm if the SD card is being detected on another device aside from the one that you're using?
    • What procedures have you taken so far?

    As an initial troubleshooting, we suggest that you run the Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter by following these steps:

    • Press Windows key + W and type Troubleshooting.
    • Choose Troubleshooting.
    • Click on View All option on the left pane.
    • Click on Hardware and Devices and follow the prompt to run the troubleshooter.

    This tool checks the hardware connected to your computer for common issues and gives details on how to rectify them. If there are any suggestions given by the troubleshooter, you may try those and check if it helps.

    We will wait for your response so we can help you further with this issue.
     
    Dhavelyn Mer, Jul 9, 2024
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  4. tjg79 Win User

    SD cards not initially showing/being read when starting up system

    SD Card Slot Not Recognized

    Thanks for that suggestion. Diskpart only sees one disk, the SSD. When I first received the SD card on Monday, it was working, but I did have some initial issues getting the system to recognize the card. I used the SD card to store an image of the system's SSD. - - - Updated - - -
    Apparently, you are correct. I gave the slot a couple of shots of electronics compressed gas duster, and the system started to recognize the SD card. So, I cleaned the slot with 99% pure, anhydrous isopropyl alcohol followed by compressed gas and my Meco Eleverde Compressed Air Duster. The blow job seems to have resolved the issue.
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    tjg79, Jul 9, 2024
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