Formatting SD card?

bod1467

If you plan to use it in another device, like a camera, it's often recommended to format it IN that device. If you're only ever using it for temporary storage (like using a pendrive) then formatting using Windows is fine.

Note that if the SD card is partitioned in any way then Windows may only see the first partition.

AndyPix

enfield_freddy wrote: »

carry on , andypics says its ok

AndypiX FTFY

AlicePhoebe

First you may need remove write protection on an SD card.
Place the SD card in the palm of your hand or on a flat surface with the label facing up.
Look for the lock switch on the upper-left side of the SD card. The lock switch may be a tiny white or silver tab that juts out from the left side of the SD card.
If you are using a micro- or mini-SD card, there will be no lock switch on the actual SD card. Instead, you will be required to insert the SD card into an SD card adapter, which will contain a lock switch.

Slide the lock all the way up. The write-protection status will now be removed from your SD card.

Or: Formatting an SD Card using Windows
Insert your SD card into your Windows computer using an SD card reader or adapter.
Click on “Start” and right-click on “Computer.”
Select “Manage” from the list of options displayed. The Computer Management window will display.
Click on “Disk Management” below “Storage” in the left pane of Computer Management. All the storage devices you are currently using will display in the middle pane.

Right-click on the storage device you want formatted and select “Format.”
Click on “OK.” Your computer will then format your SD card and remove the write-protection status from the disk.

enfield_freddy

thank you for explaining that , after searching google for 8 yrs , never have I come across such accurate information


I think your posting should have an entry on "wiki"

Strider590

Another reason why an SD card might do this, is if it's a copy/fake.
These usually appear to be the correct capacity, but actually have far less. The result is Windows tries to format, can't access the whole drive and then assumes it's write protected.

Only by genuine SD cards, from your genuine SD card store