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  1. elim189 Win User

    When my SD card is connected to the computer, it requires me to format it. why and what...


    My SD card is broken. I plug it into the computer. It prompts me to format it, but there are important files on it. I can't let them disappear. What should I do?

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    elim189, Nov 5, 2018
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  2. 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, Nov 5, 2018
    #2
  3. micro SD card corrupted?

    Does your SD card work if you connect it to your computer?

    If so, then what I would suggest is to backup it's content on your PC and format the SD card.

    Once it's backed up, format the SD card through the phone.

    Go to App List > Storage Sense > SD Card > Format SD Card to do that.

    Regards

    Denis
     
    DenisLepoivre, Nov 5, 2018
    #3
  4. Argel Obm Win User

    When my SD card is connected to the computer, it requires me to format it. why and what...

    formatting sd card f drive

    Hi Richard,

    You can format your SD card in File Explorer. To do this, follow these steps:

    • Insert your SD card.
    • Open File Explorer.
    • On the left pane, right-click your SD card and choose Format.
    • If you want to change the File system of your SD card, click the drop-down menu below it and choose one of the options there.
    • Click Start, and then click OK on the prompt.
    • After formatting your SD card, click OK again on the prompt.

    If you have additional queries, kindly reply to this thread.
     
    Argel Obm, Nov 5, 2018
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