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(Solved) - SD/MMC card reader not working !

Not sure if this is the right place to put this question but here we go :
HP Pavilion Slimline
Running Vista Home Premium SP2 32bit
Have had for some time now a problem with all my, SD/Mini/MMC/RS/Plus/Mobile, card slot it just won't read anything of any kind of SD/MMC card, tried everything i can and can't seem to get it to work could anyone please help ?
Think maybe i need to update the drivers or something, maybe someone could point me in the right direction or explain in plain english !
Thanks in advance !

Does the little green light by the card reader go on when you stick the card in? On some systems, the power to the reader is cut off if you use 'safely remove' before you pull out the card. Safely Remove must not be used - use 'Eject' instead. But when the power is off, it usually comes back with a reboot.

Does the card reader show up in Device Manager? How is it attached, USB, Firewire, other? Can you see the empty removable drives in the 'Computer' folder?

m8 im currently uploading a video to utube on how u might fix it

here it is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjBE9IkYdbo

is there is a error or sommat when doing it plz tell me!

Hi there guys got this sorted, so thanks for all the support, what i did was,

opened control panel,
system and maintenance,
update device drivers,
disk drives,
then uninstalled each individual Generic flash /usb driver,
then rebooted

and bobs your uncle fannys your aunt and hows your belly for spots !
FiXED and Sorted !
Once again thanks for the help and support but at least if someone else has this prob they can try this method !!!!!!!

The drivers for my SD, MMC 's etc, come via Windows Updates.

u followed my instructions w00t!!!!!(sort of lol) it took me 3 hours making that vid and posting it!!!!
gratz

Nice video. But why did you not use a mic for the instructions rather than typing them into a notepad? And did you edit the video with WMM? Just curious.

Actually i didn't follow your instructions or watch your vid i just worked it out myself,but if i'd known there where instructions or vids i might of got it sorted quicker !
Thanks Anyway !!

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hello whs... tbh i couldn't find my microphone and no i didnt itz straight of hypercam :D

I did what it shows in the video and now when i plug in my card the light comes on, but nothing else happens. i click on a drive ( H,J,I,) and my screen goes white and computer says not responding. what now?

wiggles hi. Please start a New Topic for your problem. This one is very old, and is now closed.

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You may experience problems with your external memory card reader from time to time that doesn't result in any easy-to-follow clues as to the problem. Fixing such problems can be a little tricky. Use these tips to give yourself a better chance of troubleshooting memory card readers.

Computer Cannot Find or Recognize External Card Reader

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First, make sure the memory card reader is compatible with your computing system. Older readers might not work with newer operating systems, for example. Second, make sure the USB cable you’re using for the connection isn’t broken. Next, try a different USB connection slot on the PC, as the reader might not be drawing enough power from the connection slot you used originally. You also might need to download the latest software and drivers from the memory card reader manufacturer’s Web site.

Reader Doesn’t Recognize SDHC Cards

Some older memory card readers won’t be able to recognize the SDHC memory card format, which allows for SD-type memory cards to store 4 GB or more of data. Memory card readers that can read SD-type cards of 2 GB or less — but that cannot read cards of 4 GB or more — probably are not SDHC compatible. Some memory card readers might be able to recognize the SDHC format with a firmware upgrade; otherwise, you’ll have to purchase a new reader.

The External Memory Card Reader Doesn’t Seem to Be Moving Data as Fast

It’s possible that you have a reader designed for use with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 that is connected to a USB 1.1 slot. USB 1.1 slots are backward compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 devices, but they cannot read the data as fast as a USB 2.0 or a USB 3.0 slot. USB 1.1 slots cannot be upgraded with firmware, either, so you’ll have to find a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 slot to achieve faster data transfer speeds.

My Memory Card Won’t Fit Into the Reader

If you have multiple memory card slots in the reader, make sure the slot you’re using matches your memory card. Also, make sure you’re inserting the memory card correctly; with most readers, the label should be facing upward as you insert the card. Finally, it’s also possible that the reader isn’t compatible with your type of card.

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My Memory Card Doesn’t Seem to Work After I Used It in the Reader

First, make sure the reader didn’t leave any grime on the memory card’s metal connectors that could affect the card’s performance. Also, make sure the connectors aren’t scratched or damaged. Finally, it’s possible the memory card has been corrupted. If you unplugged the memory card reader while the memory card was being read, causing a loss of electrical power to the card, it’s possible the card is corrupted. You should be able to fix the problem by formatting the card, which (unfortunately) will cause all of the data on the card to be erased.

No Power to the Memory Card Reader

If you're using an external memory card reader with your computer, it will need power through the USB connection. It's possible that some USB ports on your computer don't carry enough electrical current to power the memory card reader, so the reader won't work. Try a different USB port on the computer to find one that can provide the proper level of power.

Check the Cabling

Another potential reason your memory card reader could be failing is because the USB cable you're using to connect the reader to the computer could have some interior damage, causing it to be unable to work. Try replacing the cable with another unit to see if the old cable is causing the problem with the memory card reader.