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Card Reader Not Working

scaredofdebt
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edited 2 February 2017 at 6:42PM in Techie Stuff
Hi,

The SD Card reader in my PC (Win 8.1) has stopped working.

It was working before but now when I put a card in (tried several) it says I need to format the disk.

Any ideas?

I did install some software recently (Elgato Game Capture) but I have uninstalled that using the uninstaller that came with the s/w.

Thanks for any help.

Edit - the card seems OK as I can view the images on it when it is in the camera.
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  • scaredofdebt
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    OK so I've managed to get around this problem by connecting the camera to the PC via AV out/USB.

    I can now copy the files over.

    Would be interested to know how to fix the SD Card reader issue though if anyone knows.
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  • forgotmyname
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    Driver issue or the cards bigger than the reader can accept? Mine wouldnt read 64GB cards.
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  • agrinnall
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    If it really isn't working it's unlikely to be economic to attempt to fix it, just buy a USB card reader and plug that in.
  • Strider590
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    I would say it's simply failed, hardware fault, buy a new one.
    If I had to guess more exactly I would say the card socket has a fractured solder joint, but this would cost more to have repaired than simply buying a new one.
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  • BigAl94
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    Try downloading the drivers for the card reader from your pc manufacturers support site.
  • AndyPix
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    scaredofdebt wrote: »
    Any ideas? .


    Remove the monstrosity that is windows 8


    Disclaimer - this may or may not fix your problem
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