Corrupted
memory card? Do not panic yet! Often, during the transfer of data if the memory
card is removed or if power is removed, tends to corrupt and unusable. We’ll
tell you how to fixc corrupt memory card, using some common solutions that
could solve your problem. But keep in mind that completely destroyed or
physically damaged memory cards can not be fixed easily, and data recovery
cannot be done. For situations where the memory card is not recognized or can
not be used due to the correct format, here’s what to do!
Memory card corrupted – problem’s
Problem 1 – memory card can be read but not
accessed :-
When you get a memory card for data transfer, file structure can
get scrambled and ultimately, the device or the PC may not be able to read all
the data from it. However, the actual data is still present in it. This
corrupted memory card can be fixed by doing the following:
Step 1 :- Connect the memory card via an adapter or card reader
in any way possible to your computer.
Step 2 :- Make sure the memory card appears in the File Browser,
the more likely that is not accessible, but will have the correct file system
and all. {Note the drive letter path.}
Step 3 :- Open the command prompt, preferably as an
administrator and type
“chkdsk x: / r”
without the quotes. Here, X is the drive letter of your memory card.
Step 4 :- The complete process. If asked to “convert lost
chains to files”, type “Y” for yes.
Problem 2 – Memory card showing invalid file system :-
A corrupted memory card can also lose your file system and can
not be used because there is a file system that Windows recognizes. The
simplest solution to this problem of corrupted memory carrd is formatted.
Here’s how:
Step 1 :- Connect the memory card to the PC via the adapter /
card reader.
Step 2 :- Place the removable media in File Explorer,
right-click it and click “Format”.
Step 3 :- Set the file system “FAT” not FAT32, NTFS, exFAT or
anything else that most mobile devices support only the FAT file system. Leave
the allocation unit size as it is and uncheck “Quick Format”.
Step 4 :- Click on Format, we will finish it and the memory card
should be good as new!{Note:- the format of a memory card erases all data to
make sure you have a backup of the data.}
Problem 3 – Memory card cannot be read by PC :-
Even a problem like this can be fixed quite easily, just
download updated drivers from the manufacturer of your PC. Always make sure you
have the latest drivers and updates, and if you’re running a PC mounted, grab
the latest drivers for the motherboard.
There could be another problem. Newer cards are SDHC (high
capacity) and can not be read in newspapers SD card readers. Be sure to get a
SDHC card reader and updated drivers to install on your PC if you want to
access the memory card in your PC. It is the same case with very high capacity
SDXC (Extra Capacity) cards.If none of this is the case, and even after the
obligatory connect all ports not working, do the following:
Step 1 :- Insert the memory card into the card reader / adapter
and connect it to your PC.
Step 2 :- Go to Device Manager through Control Panel and look
for the devices shown with a yellow exclamation mark (!).
Step 3 (a) :- Click on the failed device and try to update
drivers automatically. If you can not, uninstall it, remove the device and
restart the computer. Alternatively, you can right click and click “Scan for
hardware changes” once you uninstalled.
Step 3 (b) :- If the device still does not appear, go to
the “View” tab and click “Show hidden devices”. Now you may be able to view
more defective devices or gray. Click, uninstall them and restart the computer
with the device disconnected.
Step 4 :- Once you start, then plug and must be
recognized.
Oh also, make sure the little lock on the side of the memory
card is not activated.
The above steps are likely to receive fixed memory card, unless
you are completely damaged. Finally, if all else fails, the only solution is to
buy a new memory card. While it would be a good idea to try to recover the data
using a tool like Recuva. Leave a comment and let us know if you have any
questions about fixing your corrupted memory card.