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I can not formate my SD memory card it shows windows was unable to formate

I use windows xp sp3 i connect my memory card to computer it can not open it shows this disk needs formate i formate memory card but it shows windows unable to formate what to do to repair my sd memory card ?

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Have you found out why your SD memory card needs to be formatted? Have checked how it shows on your PC? Is it in RAW file system or virus infected or logically damaged? Honestly, no matter why it becomes unformatted on your PC, the simple formatting process could help remove this not formatted error with ease. However, before any formatting process there, also remember to back up everything inside well in case of data loss troubles.
If this SD memory card is still not able to be formatted, also download some format tool to take chances. Perhaps, a new memory card is also could be a better choice.

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You will need special formatting software from the disk maker. Windows XP will not normally format a sd memory card.

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It supposes to have a tiny lock/switch on the side. Move it up or down to turn off/on the write protection.

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  • Posted on Aug 27, 2010

SOURCE: unable to format 2GB sand disk memory card

Hi Sir ^^

  • Insert your memory card into your computer's reader if you have one. If not, you can purchase a multi-format USB Memory Card reader from Amazon.com or Buy.com
  • 2 Open up 'My Computer'. You should see it under the list of available drives.
  • 3 Check its contents first to make sure that you have the right drive.
  • 4 In 'My Computer', right-click on the drive and choose 'Format'.
  • 5 Leave all the options as they are and click on 'Start'. This is a non-reversible process so make sure this is what you truly wanted to do in the first place.
  • 6 Once the process is completed, take the memory card out and insert it into your Digital Camera or any other device. Try to browse to it to make sure it works fine now.
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    If you a using a card reader that plugs into your PC and it STILL doesn't read from the card, this means that the card itself is defective and needs to replaced. You CAN try using another card reader to see if that helps.

    Hope this helps. :)

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    When i plug in the memory card computert says to format the memory card but it is unable to format it

    You have to be the computers administrator to change any values on any hard drive on your computer. Click start control panel user accounts on the users tab click the name of the computer administrator you must have full control Click start click to open on my computer you should see your usb drive could be E: or something right click select properties there will be an array of options select the sharing tab option then advanced sharing make sure you have a tick in the share this folder box then click permissions make sure you have all 3 boxes ticked full control changes and read in windows 7 Click start control panel user accounts click on the administrators account if you have made one or you will have to create one in windows XP Click start right click on my computer select open
    Right click the icon of your usb drive (It should be E:/ or something)
    Click Properties in the menu that comes up
    Click the Sharing tab
    Click permissions
    And finally, click Allow next to Full Control.


    Click start click on my computer you should see your usb drive right click then select format another way is to control panel administrative tools computer management disk management right click on your drive select format
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    I have 2gb micro sd memory card when it is connected to computer it is asking me to format it,when i tried for formating it is telling me WINDOWS WAS UNABLE TO FORMAT IT

    click start click to open on my computer you should see your 2gb Usb drive E: or something

    right click select properties there will be an array of options select the sharing tab option then advanced sharing make sure you have a tick in the share this folder box then click permissions

    make sure all 3 boxes are ticked full control change and read in windows 7


    click start control panel user accounts click on the administrators account if you have made one or you will have to create one in windows XP

    click start right click on my computer select open
    Right click the icon of your 2gb Usb Drive (It should be E:/ or something)
    Click Properties in the menu that comes up
    Click the Sharing tab
    Click permissions
    And finally, click Allow next to Full Control.


    click start click on my computer to open you should see your drive
    right click then select format

    another way
    click start control panel administration tools computer management disk management right

    right click on your usb drive select format

    hope this helps

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    Sd card format software

    Start up a computer with Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7. Insert the SD card into an external memory card reader or into the computer's built in card reader. If it the first time a SD card has been inserted into the computer, Windows will recognize the SD card and automatically install drivers to read the memory card.

    Go to the computer view by clicking on the windows start menu icon in the bottom right corner of the computer. In Windows 7 and Vista click "Computer". In Windows XP click "My Computer"

    Right click on the SD drive under the computer heading. A dialog box with different options for the drive will appear. Click on "Format" to bring up the formatting dialog box.

    Select the type of formatting (also known as file system format). In Windows XP or Vista there are several choices including FAT, FAT 32, and NTFS. In Windows 7 there is an added choice called exFAT formatting. This is an improved FAT formatting type with improved meta data capabilities. Choose the formatting type, name if the drive if desired, check or uncheck the "quick format" option, and press the "Start" button. When the SD card format is complete Windows will provide a notification.



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    Formating problem

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    I'm unable to format my 4gb Sandisk High Capacity SD card. The response I'm getting is that the disk is write protected.

    Hold the SD card so the label is upright and facing you. Locate the switch on the left side and slide it up to unlock it. If you have a Micro SD card, put it into an SD card adapter. Slide up the switch on the adapter to unlock it.

    Insert the SD card into your computer. If you do not have a built-in SD slot on your computer, then connect it with a USB adapter.

    Open the Computer icon on the desktop. A window will open with a list of the available drives. Locate the drive the represents the SD card. The name of the drive may differ depending on you named it, or what the default name is.

    Right-click on the drive and select Format. If it asks what you would like to format it to, select "FAT32" and click Start.






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    I cannot access my 2GB micro sd card in computer or phone, when i opened it from computer i get message card need to be formated but when i start to format card windows says unable to format this device....

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  • 2Go to the computer view by clicking on the windows start menu icon in the bottom right corner of the computer. In Windows 7 and Vista click "Computer". In Windows XP click "My Computer"
  • 3Right click on the SD drive under the computer heading. A dialog box with different options for the drive will appear. Click on "Format" to bring up the formatting dialog box.
  • 4Select the type of formatting (also known as file system format). In Windows XP or Vista there are several choices including FAT, FAT 32, and NTFS. In Windows 7 there is an added choice called exFAT formatting. This is an improved FAT formatting type with improved meta data capabilities. Choose the formatting type, name if the drive if desired, check or uncheck the "quick format" option, and press the "Start" button. When the SD card format is complete Windows will provide a notification.
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    This problem may occur even though you have applied other hotfixes that are required for high-capacity SD card support. For more information, click the following article numbers to view the articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 923293 The 923293 hotfix adds support for SD High Capacity memory cards in Windows XP 934428 Hotfix for Windows XP that adds support for SDHC cards that have a capacity of more than 4 GB
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