How to Repair a Corrupted Memory Card

Instructions
1
Put the memory card in your card reader and connect it to your PC. Wait until your computer recognizes the card and close the “Auto Play” window if one opens up.

2
Click the “Start” button and click on “Computer.” A window will open showing all the drives and devices connected to your computer. Identify the one associated with your memory card.... It will probably be the first one after your CD drive.

3
Right-click on the drive associated with the memory card. Click on “Properties” from the menu. Click on the “Tools” tab and then click the “Check now” button. Check both check-boxes on the dialog before clicking “Start.” This may recover files on the card. Copy any recovered files from the memory card at this time.

4
Go back to “Start” and “Computer” and right-click on the same drive. Click on “Format” in the window that pops up. Under the “File system” drop-down menu, select “FAT 32.” Uncheck the “Quick Format” option and click “Start.” Click “OK” at the warning. This will return the card to a clean state.

5
Insert the card into the device where you usually use it and use that device’s instructions to use its own format operation. There are differences in format methods, and the one used by your device will help with compatibility.

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