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Windows not recognising CF cards in the card reader

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  • 01-01-2009 3:58pm
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    kensutz
    Registered Users Posts: 9,186 ✭✭✭


    Got a new laptop and card reader over the holidays. Turns out Windows can't recognise the CF cards in the reader for some reason. Tried 3 of the pc's and 2 laptops and no joy. Anyone have any suggestions of what to try out? (No smart arses saying buy a new card reader:p I'll do that tomorrow) If I can't get it working I'm fecked because I have a hectic weekend ahead.


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    #2
    xshayx
    Registered Users Posts: 837 ✭✭✭xshayx


    Does device manager show any problems? Maybe it needs new drivers?

    (Edit: A quick google there had some people saying that some card readers werent compatible at all with their cards)


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    ThOnda
    Registered Users Posts: 4,699 ✭✭✭ThOnda


    There is big amount of readers that are a little older and cannot manage faster cards (Extreme IV).
    EDIT: And one FAQ question - have you tried to format the card in your camera first?


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    kensutz
    Registered Users Posts: 9,186 ✭✭✭kensutz


    Yes T, I formatted cards in both windows and camera and no joy. Shay - I'll try that later although it can recognise sd, xd and some other cards.


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    quilmore
    Registered Users Posts: 1,037 ✭✭✭quilmore


    what sizes?
    some readers won't read cards of over 2gb in size
    I have a imagemate 12-in-1 reader who will read 8gb CF but won't read 8gb SD cards (4gb SD are fine)
    readers are only a tenner, try a different one


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    kensutz
    Registered Users Posts: 9,186 ✭✭✭kensutz


    Won't read any sizes from 1GB to 8GB. Just waiting till the morning when the shops open to get a new one before I head up for the Leinster match.


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    ThOnda
    Registered Users Posts: 4,699 ✭✭✭ThOnda


    Mine from Tesco for a tenner reads Extreme IV cards of 4GB. And some shops are opened 24/7. Just an idea...


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    #8
    kensutz
    Registered Users Posts: 9,186 ✭✭✭kensutz


    Just sitting at home watching the rugby I'll head to the 24hr one later and keep ya posted. What make was yours T?


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    #9
    ThOnda
    Registered Users Posts: 4,699 ✭✭✭ThOnda


    TECHNIKA :-) Just a brand name from chineese factory.


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