SD Card not being read by Vista

Hello,

This morning I was able to access my SD card for my camera with no problem.
But then all of a sudden I went to download some pictures that I had taken
afterwards and the computer doesn't recognize the card. When I unplug it from
the reader it does the ejection sound but when I plug it in it gives an error
sound (three small low grade beeps). I put the SD back in my camera and the
pictures are still there. Why is Vista not recognizing the card all of a
sudden?

Help!

Rebecca

"GenesisJourney" <> schreef in

restart PC and try again

Hi *GenesisJourney* to begin with and I may be alone here, I very seldom
unplug my memory card, unless I have to. I don't like to remove them
anymore then I have to. I use my usb cord that came with the camera and
turn on the camera and "copy and paste" my pictures that way, most of
the time Vista will ask you what you want to do after turning on your
camera, I chose "explore". It would be interesting to know if your
computer will see the pictures on your camera doing it that way. If so,
I would suspect something is either amiss with the card slot or maybe
you are using the wrong one. ( Sorry if I sound rude, I assure you I do
not intend to).


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dbknox

Post in reply to: dbknox
I have used the USB cord in the past until I was running out of battery by
having to turn on the camera for the computer to see the card. When I got a
brand new Dell computer it had an on board SD card reader. It worked fine for
the first few months. However, since this last Vista update it stopped
reading it. Rather it stopped reading it after it being in the card reader
for two days and during that time Windows updated itself. I would go back to
the USB cord but the connecter on the camera (or the cord) is starting to go
bad.

I've rebooted the computer numerous times (both with and without the card
inserted), tried to do the latest "fix" and even "rewakened" the PC both with
the card in and without. Nothing. At this point I'm about to throw my Vista
computer out of the window and go back to my 2004 Mac Powerbook laptop that
is still in mint working condition!

Any other suggestions?

When you look at your drives do you see the memory slots?( Ie:
removable disks). Have you tried looking in device manager to see if
they are flagged?
Are you talking about the service pack update or just a simple update?
So many questions, so few answers.


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dbknox

Post in reply to: dbknox
I have looked in "My Computer" while it was being plugged in and it doesn't
even regsiter and gives a warning sound of three low beeps when I insert the
card. The latest service pack update is what I was speaking about. Please let
me know your thoughts. Thank you!

Rebecca

Post in reply to: GenesisJourney
What firewall, anti-virus application or security suite is installed? There
are some that cause problems which do not appear immediately.
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What about when you look in "device manager" are they flagged, with a
yellow flag?


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dbknox

Don't know how you made out. ( Hope you got it working)
After reading quite a bit about SP1 update there has been instances
where people have had "driver" problems after updating to SP1.
Do a search on google and maybe you will get a hit that addresses your
problem. Also check your Cameras site online and look for new drivers.


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dbknox

Post in reply to: dbknox
Just an FYI... had the samew problem with my HP and found the driver was
part of the HP upgrade pack, that was supposed to be loaded just after the
Vista Upgrade. Your problem may not be with HP but it would be logical that
your PC manufacturer would have the driver.