Windows 10: Unusable SD card

Discus and support Unusable SD card in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I tried to install Chrome OS on an old PC and used a 32gb SD card, now the card is useless, how can I make it usable in Windows again?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by AllanRiscUser, Dec 27, 2021.

  1. ALLANRISCUSER
    AllanRiscUser Win User

    Unusable SD card


    I tried to install Chrome OS on an old PC and used a 32gb SD card, now the card is useless, how can I make it usable in Windows again?

    :)
     
    AllanRiscUser, Dec 27, 2021
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  2. DORSETKNOB
    dorsetknob Win User
    dorsetknob, Dec 27, 2021
    #2
  3. RAYMOND AVE
    Raymond Ave Win User
    SD card failure

    Hi Andrew,

    I would need to ask few questions so I can isolate your concern properly. Kindly answer the following:

    • Did you get a specific error message?
    • What are the troubleshooting steps you have done so far?
    • What's the current build of your computer? Press Windows key + R and then type winver.
    • Did you try to run a full system scan using your anti-virus? Can you tell us the result?
    • Does your SD card has a write protection?

    Meanwhile, you may try these troubleshooting steps:

    Step 1: Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. Open Settings> Update & Security> Troubleshoot> Hardware and Devices> Run the troubleshooter.

    Step 2: Check SD Card in Disk Management.

    1. Open Disk Management.
    2. Your SD card will appear as a removable disk.
    3. Check if it has a drive letter.
    4. If it does not show anything, right click the SD card and then select “Change Drive Letter and Paths”.
    5. Click “Add” and select a drive letter, then click “OK”.

    Step 3: Update SD card driver.

    1. Open Device manager.
    2. Find your SD card and right click it.
    3. Select Properties.
    4. Click the driver tab and then select Update Driver.

    Note: You may need to use a keyboard and mouse to connect to your laptop to perform the said steps if it does not allow on tablet mode.
     
    Raymond Ave, Dec 27, 2021
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  4. BRADLEYB
    bradleyb Win User

    Unusable SD card

    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 27, 2021
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