At the moment, there are already many different models - both phones and cameras supported by SD cards. And these same memory cards are the main data storage and means of recording video and photo documents. Almost any device, including microSD, is not immune to all kinds of failures and errors. Therefore, most manufacturers recommend removing the memory card only when the device is turned off, and inserting it in the same way.

Still, many users ignore this rule and, as punishment, receive either damaged memory cards or completely burnt ones. But problems with the memory card arise not only for this reason. Sometimes, damage can occur when the phone is completely discharged, while some files are being written to the memory card, or failures generally occur due to unexpected reasons. Thus, a damaged memory card may contain a bunch of incomprehensible and unreadable files, which, judging by the title of the article, can be recovered.

What is needed to recover data from a memory card?

(we will restore photos and videos)

In order to recover all files, or at least partially, we will use a simple and in a fast way. You can find many different instructions on the Internet about file recovery, but in this article, we will analyze a method that is suitable for beginners.

We will use an interesting program called ZAR X Systems recovery software. Full version This program is paid, but the free version is also suitable for us, that is, the data recovery tool is in the demo version and can be used completely free of charge.

To get started, of course, download the program from the link above. Then install. Now you should make sure that you have enough free space on your hard drive. This is needed precisely for data recovery. If you have an 8 GB memory card, then you should have 8 GB free on your hard drive. Also, you need to have with you card reader(memory card reader) so that we can connect it to the computer. The laptop usually already has a special built-in slot.

Recovery process

By the way, it is better not to touch or rename everything that is on the memory card so that the recovery is more successful.

Now, connect the memory card to the computer, open ZAR X and select image recovery " Image Recovery».

A list of disks will appear in which you select the damaged memory card, then press the button Next.

Now we just need to wait until the program scans the flash drive and begins recovery.

Now specify the destination folder and click Start copying. The recovery process begins.

Most likely, not all files will be recovered, although the recovery percentage is quite high 80-90%.
Now you can format the memory card and use it again by transferring the recovered files there.

Almost every modern person has several portable devices (smartphone, tablet, camera), where a Micro SD or SD card is used as a storage device. Information stored in this way is often lost, including through the fault of the user himself.

Storing photos or videos only on your phone (tablet, camera) is fraught with consequences: there is a great danger that the data will be accidentally erased.

The main rule is never store important files only on memory cards. Do backups data on a hard drive, flash drive, cloud storage etc.

But if something terrible happened and the necessary information was deleted, there is still a chance to fix everything: microsd recovery can be done at home using special software, even if the file system of the flash drive is damaged.

When is recovery possible?

Restoring SD and Micro SD is possible if a little time has passed since the files were deleted and the data has not been overwritten. You can return deleted information even after formatting - if it was quick and not deep.

Some files are restored after deep formatting, but this is difficult to do using free software - only contacting a specialized center whose specialists are engaged in returning deleted data can help.

Recovery via R-Undelete

Let's see how to restore a memory card if you accidentally deleted necessary files from it or launched a quick format without first moving the data to another medium.

When working with SD and Micro SD, the same rule applies as with other media - as soon as you discover that the necessary files on your phone (tablet, camera) have been deleted, immediately stop working and remove the drive from the device.

Let's try to recover information from a Micro SD card using the R-Undelete program. It can be used to return deleted data from a flash drive, hard drive and other storage devices other than CDs and DVDs.

After scanning the Micro SD card is completed, a report of the files found will appear. It displays all data, both existing and deleted. You can select photos, videos and other files one at a time or restore entire folders at once.

The program has a preview function: by double-clicking on a photo, you can see if this is the photo you need. If the file cannot be opened, it is unlikely to be restored. But most of the data is returned intact - you just need to specify a place to save it.

Do not use a Micro SD or SD card from which the data was recovered to save the found information. It’s better to send the information to a flash drive or HDD; then move it wherever you see fit.

After clicking the “Recover” button, file recovery will begin. During the process of returning deleted data, windows will appear notifying you that there is an error in the file name. To resolve this issue, check the "Replace broken characters with" checkbox and specify the "$" sign. All invalid characters in file names will be replaced with the “$” sign, which will avoid problems with data recovery. In a similar way, you can recover photos and other files from a micro flash drive using the following utilities:

• Recuva;
• DMDE;
• R. Saver.

The file system is damaged

If files were deleted as a result of damage to a flash drive or memory card, then it will be somewhat more difficult to recover them. This also includes deep formatting, in which background information Sometimes it gets so overwritten that it becomes almost impossible to read.

If Recuva or DMDE cannot cope with the task and cannot return the memory card to a working state or at least restore the photo after deep formatting, then using R-Undelete gives some chances for a positive outcome. The secret is that even formatted and partially overwritten files can be found by signatures, which is what we will do:

1. Run R-Undelete and select the connected media with photos or other necessary files. If the memory card is so damaged that it is not detected by the system, select the letter of the card reader itself.
2. Check the box that launches an in-depth search for files.
3. To specify what type of information needs to be recovered first, check the “Search for known file types” checkbox and click “Known types.” Select required format(if we are talking about a photo, but it will be *.jpg or *.raw).

By choosing a specific format, you increase the chances of finding and recovering the necessary information. If you need all the files that were on the media, then you don’t have to select any formats.

After selecting the scanning mode, the search for the selected data will begin (a rather lengthy procedure). The scan results will be presented as a list. All you have to do is select the files you need and click “Next” to go to the window for setting recovery options.

Be sure to check the "Additionally found files" folder. If the performance of the memory card was zero, then in this directory you will find many damaged files and a changed name. Remember: if the preview function does not work, then the file cannot be restored, so you don’t even have to mark it.

When choosing a directory to save found files, specify any other medium other than the memory card itself. If during the recovery process a message appears stating that the file name is damaged, then you need to check the “Replace damaged characters with” checkbox and set the “$” symbol, which will replace the missing element.

MicroSD recovery is a very popular topic these days, because flash drives break very often, and you don’t want to lose information from them.

Therefore, many are looking on the Internet for information about the easiest way to obtain information from a media that does not work.

Moreover, the problems can be very different - for some, the flash drive simply cannot be restored, for others, errors appear, and so on.

And the answer to the above question is very simple - there is a special program for restoring MicroSD, and not just one. The user only needs to use the most suitable one.

MicroSD recovery programs

CardRecovery

This program does an excellent job of restoring photos, videos and audio content from storage devices. Unfortunately, it does not restore regular files, which is why it is intended only for those flash drives that are used in mobile phones, cameras and players.

How to use CardRecovery:

1. Download the program from this link. We launch it, read the greeting and click Next.
2. Select the flash drive in the Drive letter section, the device type in the “Camera Brand and File type” section (we also check the boxes next to the types of files that will be recovered) and the folder where the recovered files will be saved in the Destination Folder section. Click Next.
3. We are waiting for the restoration process to complete. Click Next.
4. We see a list of recovered files. We put a tick next to those that we want to save. Click Next one last time. The process is over.

PC Inspector Smart Recovery

This is a much more functional program that recovers almost all file types available today. It works for both non-removable hard drives and removable media. To use it, you need to do the following:

1. Download the program from this link. Open it.
2. In the start window, select the “Recovery of logical files” item. You may need to click on the tab with the green up arrow on the left.
3. Next you need to choose required disk on one of the tabs (it may be among logical drives). Click on the checkmark on the right.

Hint: You can find out the letter and name of the flash drive in Windows in “My Computer” (“Computer”, “This Computer” depending on the OS).

1. Select the starting and ending sector. This must be done so that the scan size matches the media size. Click on the checkmark on the left.
2. Next we will see a list of all files. Green indicates those that can be restored, and yellow indicates those that do not require restoration. After this, you need to click on the floppy disk icon on the left.

R-Studio

On the official website they write that today this is the most “exhaustive” software to recover files. Users do not resist this conclusion. To recover data using R-Studio you need to do the following:

1. Download the program (here is the link) and run it.
2. In the Drivers section, click on the media from which data will be recovered. Its properties will be displayed in the Properties section.
3. Next, the folders will be displayed in the Folders section, and the files in this folder will be displayed in the Contents section. To restore them, you need to click on the Recover button on the top panel of the program window.

Easy Recovery

Many experts say that this is a really good file recovery program. There is only one way to check this:

1. Download free version program from this link and run it.
2. In the start window, click “Continue”. Next, select “Memory cards”.
3. Click “Continue” again. Select “Data Recovery” and check the box next to it file system this medium.
4. Click “Continue” again. Wait for the scanning of deleted files to finish and the window with a report on the list of deleted files and folders to appear. On each one you can right-click and select “Save as...”.

Flash Memory Toolkit

This is a very multifunctional program that, in addition to recovery, can also perform the functions of testing, destroying confidential information, backup and receiving detailed information about the device.

To recover data, you just need to select the flash drive in the Device section, click on the File Recovery item in the menu on the left and follow all the instructions of the program. You can download the program.

Clue: All of the above programs can be downloaded for free on the non-commercial resource flashboot.ru.

Sometimes restoring a MicroSD flash drive using the above programs does not go as smoothly as you would like - some problems may arise. Let's look at the most common of them.

Problems with MicroSD recovery

MicroSD is not detected

It happens that you need to restore a MicroSD card, but the computer simply doesn’t see it. Interestingly, this usually happens completely unexpectedly and without visible reasons: the user inserts the card once again, and suddenly the computer stops seeing it (previously he inserted it, and everything was fine).

In this case, there are three options:

The letter of the drive name matches the letter of the already connected drive. Indeed, it is possible that some kind of storage medium is already connected to the computer, and for some reason the flash drive is designated by the same letter when connected. In this case, you need to open the standard “Disk Management” utility (Win + R and enter “diskmgmt.msc”), select the flash drive there, right-click on it and select “Change drive letter or drive path.” After this, all that remains is to specify some other letter of the Latin alphabet and save the changes.

Lack of drivers. In some cases, both in the old tested computer and in the new computer with the newly installed operating system There may not be drivers for some media. There is only one way out - download and install them. The best way to do this is by searching on the official website. You can use the program DriverPack Solution. You can download it from this link. It independently determines which devices are connected to the computer and whether there are driver updates for them. It’s convenient that the program itself will determine whether drivers for the flash drive are installed. If this is not the case, they will be installed en masse, along with everyone else. To do this, the user just needs to click on the “Drivers” tab on the left and click on the “Install automatically” button.

You can also try connecting the memory card to another device. This will give you a chance to still read the necessary files and use the recovery program. For example, you can insert a MicroSD into your phone and restore not the card itself, but the entire phone as a storage medium.

Another common problem is that the computer sees the flash drive, but does not see the files on the flash drive themselves.

The computer does not “see” MicroSD files

This means that the flash drive itself is detected by the computer, but some files (or even all) are missing from it. The user may immediately think that the problem is in the card itself and it needs to be restored. But everything can be much simpler.

The solution to this problem is to check your computer for viruses, in particular Trojans, and remove them. Indeed, the Trojan can make files hidden. So feel free to turn on and use your antivirus before lamenting about lost data.

It is worth saying that in some cases the MicroSD recovery process may differ depending on the device manufacturer. Next we will look at how MicroSD memory cards from different companies are restored.

Recovering MicroSD from different manufacturers

MicroSD Transcend Recovery

Transcend has its own file recovery software for MicroSD cards. It's called RecoveRx. This program takes into account the individual characteristics of cards from a given manufacturer and is able to perform its functions much better than all of the above programs. In addition to recovery, RecoveRx can format the card and put a password on it.

To perform a restore, you must do the following:

• Download and run the program (here is the link). Select Recover from the menu at the top. In the program window, select Transcend (may differ depending on the name of the card, by default it is the same as shown here).
• Select file types.
• Wait for the process to complete and see a list of files available for saving. Save the ones you need using the drop-down menu (the one that appears after right-clicking on the file).

Recover MicroSD Kingston

The problem with flash drives from this manufacturer is that they mainly use Phison controllers. This means that the user will have to resort to low-level recovery. Other methods may simply not work. Briefly described, the process is as follows:

Define the Vendor ID and Product ID parameters so that you can then use them to find the required utility. This can be done using the USBDeview program (link). Open the program and find the desired card in the list. Right-click on it and select “Html report: selected elements”. Scroll the window that appears until you see the Vendor ID and Product ID.

We go to the website flashboot.ru/iflash/ and enter the required parameters in the appropriate fields. As a result, we will see a list of all cases where problems occurred with this model. And on the right, in the UTILS section there will be programs for low-level restoration of this model. The user needs to try them all - usually more can be found on the official websites. detailed instructions by use.

MicroSD Kingmax recovery

Kingmax also has its own software. There are two programs - one for U-Drive and PD-07 series drives, and the second for Super Stick. You can download both programs. Their use is extremely simple - you need to insert a USB flash drive, launch the program and click on the desired drive.

Sandisk MicroSD Recovery

Users write that in case of malfunctions of Sandisk drives, only full formatting using SDFormatter programs or - the most interesting - Formatter Silicon Power helps. After this, the flash drive will work like new. Using the programs is very simple.

In Formatter Silicon Power there is generally only one small window with two buttons (there you need to click Format), and in SDFormatter there are more options, but you will still only need to click on the Format button.

Smartbuy MicroSD recovery

Working with flash drives from this manufacturer has one characteristic: interesting point– if the flash drive does not work, you can simply wait up to several years, and after that it will work again. If you don’t want to wait, you need to try all the recovery programs you can find.

Qumo MicroSD recovery

MicroSD from Qumo are famous for the fact that they just suddenly die. One day they stop working, and after that it will be very problematic to see any signs of life in them. Some users recommend using the above-mentioned programs R-Studio and CardRecovery. But not in all cases they will be effective. There are special companies that are engaged in restoring “dead” flash drives using hardware methods, but such services are not cheap, and it is usually cheaper to purchase a new drive.

A-Data MicroSD Recovery

In this case, too, most programs do not help. Paragon Partition Manager Free works best with A-Data flash drives. First, in this program you need to perform formatting (Format Partition button in the main menu), and then create a new empty partition (Create new partition).

Oltramax MicroSD recovery

In this case, full formatting using SD Card Formatter also helps well. In some cases, it is possible to restore the drive's functionality using ALCOR MP. Full instructions you can read about its use.

Recovering damaged MicroSD

In some cases, when using the drive, the message “Damaged memory card” or something similar may appear on the screen. The following programs help here:

Rice. No. 17. Wondershare Dr.Fone for Android

Prevention

It is better to use the flash drive correctly first so that later there are no problems with its malfunction. Here are some tips to help avoid MicroSD failures:

• Do everything possible to ensure that the drive is not dropped, knocked, bent, exposed to extreme temperature changes or other impacts that could damage it.
• Avoid ionizing radiation (such as from X-ray machines).
• Do not touch the contacts with your fingers and generally try to always keep them covered with a special cover.
• Defragment the card from time to time and generally use it regularly - MicroSDs don’t like to just sit on the shelf.
• Try to make backups from time to time so that in case of a breakdown you do not lose all your data. To do this, you can use cloud storage.
• Do not fill the entire storage capacity; let there always be some free space.
• If the card is in some device, try to remove it from there as often as possible.

See our other materials on formatting hard disks and flash drives:

MicroSD recovery problem Nowadays it is more popular than ever, and is in great demand. Flash drives often break, but half the trouble is when it just breaks, the second “bad” part is that the information on it is also lost, which is undesirable.
This is why questions are often asked on the Internet about how to even get information from a broken flash drive.

The problems with this can be very diverse, some simply cannot restore the media, while others produce errors.
There are specially for restoration special programs to restore MicroSD card. The user only needs to point to them.

1. MicroSD recovery programs

ColdRecovery
It does an excellent job of restoring photos, audio recordings, videos, etc. The program cannot recover regular files, so it is suitable only for those media that are used on cameras, phones and music players.

How to use CardRecovery:
1. Download the program. We launch and continue the actions with the “Next” button.
2. Select in the special section “ Drive Letter”, and then the device type “Camera brand and...”, where we check the required boxes opposite them and specify the folder for data recovery. " Next».
3. Wait for completion and “ Next».
4. Look at the list of recovered files. Check the box next to the ones you want to save. Again " Next" The restoration is complete.

PC Inspector Smart Recovery
The program is superior to the previous one in its functionality; it will restore all required, available file types. It can also work to restore fixed and removable hard drives.

It's easy to use:
1. Download Smart Recovery;
2. In the start window, select the desired item, in our case it is “recovery of logical files”.
3. Select the required disk.

R-Studio
On the forums and the official website they write that this software is the most “comprehensive”, and it will restore most of the files intact. Users agree to this.

To recover data using R-Studio, you need:
1. Download R-Studio to your PC.
2. Select the section " Drivers", where you will need to select the media from which the data will begin to be restored. The Properties section should now start displaying the properties of the object being restored.
3. In the next section " Folders" shows folders, and in another " Contents" - data (files) of this folder. To restore them, you will need to click on the item “ Recovery».

Easy Recovery
Many professional users praise the program and its file recovery capabilities.

There is only one way to check the functionality of file recovery from Easy Recovery:
1. Install it before downloading.
2. When starting, press “ Continue", then select " Memory card».
3. Press “ again Continue" Next go to " Data recovery", and check the box under this item.
4. “Continue” again. Now all that remains is to wait for the scanning process to complete deleted files and making a list. Each file can be recovered separately. Select it, right-click on it and select “Save as...”.

Flash Memory Toolkit
Functional file recovery program. It can perform a variety of functions, including testing and destroying any information, backing it up and obtaining additional data.

To restore data, select the desired flash drive in the “Device” section, look for the item “ File Recovery» on the left and follow the software instructions.
It may happen that restoring a microSD using the programs provided above is not always successful.

2. Possible problems with MicroSD recovery

MicroSD not defined
It happens that the MicroSD card needs to be restored, but the PC simply does not see it. If this happens, there are three possible ways to solve the problem.

1. If the flash drive is designated simply by a letter when connected. Then you need to open the Disk Management program, to call it you need to enter a command in a special execution field called up by a keyboard shortcut Win+R, and enter the command into it diskmgmt.msc. Select the flash drive, and then click “Change the drive letter or path to it.” After which you will need to select any other letter of the alphabet and save the changes.

2. Lack of drivers. In some cases, a new PC may simply not have a special driver for the media. The solution is to install them. This is best done through off. Website. Of course, a good option might be special Driver pack " DriverPack Solution" It can independently detect all devices connected to the PC and install or update drivers for it. This method is very attractive and convenient, since in this case there is a minimum of user actions.

3. The last option is simply to disconnect this flash drive and connect it to another device, which will give you a chance to read the files on it, or restore them using software.

The computer does not see files on the MicroSD flash drive
This means that the computer does not see the flash drive in its entirety, but only partially, that is, some files are there, others are not. Often, users immediately come to a simple conclusion - the problem is in the flash drive and it needs recovery, but the problems, most often, are much simpler.

The solution to this popular problem is as follows: viruses, most often Trojans, need to be removed. Indeed, the Trojan may hide some or all files. Therefore, just turn on the flash drive in your PC and scan it with an antivirus.

3. MicroSD cards. Restoration from different manufacturers.

MicroSD Transcend recovery
For such cards, manufacturers have created their own original software for recovering lost files. It's called software RecoverRx. The provided software takes into account all the features of the map, and is also capable of performing a number of functions better than any other programs. RecoveRx can format the microSD and also set a password on it.

MicroSD Transcend Recovery
1. Naturally, download the program from the official website.
2. Select required types files.
3. Wait for the end of the process.

MicroSD Kingston recovery
The problem with this manufacturer is the Phison controllers. Which means that only low-level restoration can be done.

Other methods simply will not bring results.
1. Define the Product ID and Vendor ID parameters to search best utility. This is done using another program - USBDeview. Open the software and find the required card on the disk. Right-click and select “html report: selected elements”. Scrolling the window below, we see the two required IDs.

2. Go to the website flashboot.ru/iflash, then enter special parameters into the required fields. As a result, you will see all the problems that have ever occurred with a specific card model.

MicroSD Kingmax recovery
Kingmax got its own software. In general, there are two programs - one is PD-07 and U-Drive, and the other is Super Stick. Their use is as simple as possible: start - select a drive.

MicroSD Sandisk recovery
Users note that in case of any problems, Sandisk will only help with full formatting. After which the flash drive works as if it was just purchased. The program is also very easy to use.

MicroSD Smartbuy recovery
This is a very interesting manufacturer with “unique” flash cards. In the case of SmartBy, if the flash drive suddenly stops working, then after some time (a day, a week, a month, up to a point), it can start working again on its own. But if you don’t want to wait, you can try to restore it using special programs.

There is a program specifically for such flash drives “ DiskInternals Uneraser" The application looks like a regular folder. Choose required media and click on the " Recovery", aka " Recovery", you can restore files at the end of the process.

MicroSD Qumo recovery
Qumo flash drives are notorious for stopping working out of the blue. They just don’t work anymore and there is almost nothing concrete to identify signs of their “life.” Some experienced users suggest using Qumo programs for flash drives " R-Studio", or " CardRecovery" But this may not always be effective.
MicroSD A-Data recovery

In this case, little helps. Only “Paragon Partition Manager Free” works most effectively with flash drives of this format. First, the program will ask for formatting, and then create a new partition.

MicroSD Oltramax recovery
For them, regular full formatting using a special SD Card Formatter is best.

4. Restoring damaged MicroSD

It happens that when using the drive, an alarming message “Memory card is damaged” or something else may appear on your screen. The following programs will come to the rescue:
- Smart Data Recovery– will help you select the media and press the “Find” button, after which the search will take place necessary files, which can be restored.

- Recuva– after launch, click “Analysis” and wait for the process to complete.

- BadCopyPro– select Memory card, and click “next” twice.

The same operations can be performed on a tablet or phone on the Android platform. Other applications will come to the rescue here:
- GT Recovery for Android– select the desired item in the program and wait for completion;

- Wondershare Dr. Fone for Android– launch the program, select the required files.

5. Prevention

It is best to start using the flash drive correctly so that no bad problems occur with it. Here are some tips to help you avoid breakdowns:
1. Try not to drop the flash drive, hit it, bend it, or generally subject it to harsh physical impact.
2. Avoid various types of radiation, including X-ray machines and exposure to direct sunlight.
3. Do not touch the contacts with your fingers, and try to keep them closed at all times.
4. From time to time, completely defragment the flash drive and use it as often as possible - flash drives do not like to sit idle.
5. Create backup copies of the flash drive so that in case of malfunctions you can restore it.
6. Leave free place on the drive.
7. If the card is installed in a smartphone, tablet, or speaker, try to remove it from there less often.

Hello, dear friends. In this article we will look at how to recover a memory card and how to restore an sd without much difficulty. This is a very pressing issue nowadays. Now almost any new electronics has a slot for a memory card of some type. The most popular formats are microSD, miniSD, SD.

1. To recover various data from sd, you need to install on Personal Computer special software. It can be either free or cost some money.
2. Then, using a card reader, you need to connect the memory card to a personal computer.
3. Launch the program and, following the assistant's prompts, recover deleted data.
4. Finish by saving the data to your hard drive.

This is not difficult. To transfer files from SD, various software will help you. It is recommended to have it on hand in case of data problems. This way you don’t spend a lot of time and you don’t need special skills. It is best to try to revive the card using the software suggested below.

SD Card Recovery Software

The most common program for recovering data from micro SD and SD is SD Card Recovery. This free program and finding it won't be difficult. It allows the user to recover deleted information from various flash cards. Files will be restored quickly.

SD Card Recovery is a modern utility, it is easy to learn and does not require special knowledge in the field of computer technology. It supports the following formats - micro SD, SD, MS, M2. Another feature of this utility is the recovery of information from damaged flash drives. It can recover files in mp3, mp4, jpeg, etc. formats. The recovered file will be returned to you without distortion. Restoring a micro SD flash drive using this utility is not difficult. Absolutely everyone can figure this out. To date, SD Card Recovery software has received many positive reviews from various users.

R-Studio program

Another free software that can help you with SD resuscitation is R-Studio.

On the official website they write that this program It is not difficult to learn, but it is capable of recovering a large number of files intact. It is an excellent substitute for SD Card Recovery.

Easy Recovery

Another means of returning files from a card is Easy Recovery. Some professional users praise its file recovery capabilities.

There are some problems that may arise when recovering data. Each of us can face them. Let's look at several ways to solve such problems.

If MicroSD is not detected

There may be several options.

Option 1. Sometimes your PC does not see the memory card, but how will you restore it then? There are 3 ways to solve this problem. Sometimes the flash drive is displayed with a letter. To solve this, you need to open Disk Management. To quickly open this window, you usually use the Win+R key combination. There you need to enter the command diskmgmt.msc. In the window that appears, select the flash drive, and then you need to select “Change the drive letter or path to it.” Then select another letter and save the changes.

Option 2: Often, after purchasing a new computer or updating the software, it may lack the necessary drivers. You need to install them. You need to go to the corresponding official website and find this driver there, and if you have a distribution kit on any medium, then use it. Drivers will help you identify connected devices on your computer. This is one of the most simple ways fix the problem.

Option 3. The easiest way is to disconnect the flash drive and connect it to another device. This is not the most The best way, since it is necessary to solve problems on the main computer before restoring the flash drive, but this method is the least time-consuming.

What to do if the PC does not see the flash drive or entire files? This means that your PC does not see the flash drive only partially (some files are present, but others are not). Many people think that their flash drive is broken and are trying to restore it. There is no point in drawing hasty conclusions. You can try to solve this problem by running a virus scan. Viruses can interfere with the normal operation of a flash drive. You need to insert it into your computer and check it with any antivirus.

Formatting SD and microSD memory cards

If it was not possible to recover data from the memory card, then it needs to be formatted for further use. There are times when, while using a flash drive, there is not enough space, and you urgently need to load files onto the flash card. When solving this problem, it is advised to copy all the files that were on the card and then format it.

There is also a situation when your personal computer or mobile device does not see the memory card and requires formatting it for further use of the flash card. If your memory card cannot be read after this procedure, then it is most likely broken. What to do if the memory card is damaged? Is it possible to restore it? A damaged memory card can be taken to service. There, with rare exceptions, they will help you restore a damaged flash card. Repairing a memory card can cost a lot of money, and there is no guarantee that all data will be restored. In the next paragraph we will look at how you can restore a microSD card at home.

Restoring a memory card can also be done at home. How to recover a flash drive? To recover a microSD memory card, the Hetman Partition Recovery program can help you. This is a program for recovering an SD card. This software allows you to find previously created disk partitions that were subsequently deleted. If your flash card cannot be read, then you can try this method. This microsd and sd recovery program is suitable for use even by inexperienced and novice users of modern technical devices. Now you should not have any questions about how to recover an SD memory card.

Devices that will help with formatting

A personal computer is the most reliable device. It can be used to perform various actions with portable devices. To connect to a computer various types cards (SD and microSD) we need a card reader that will help the PC identify the memory card as a regular flash drive.

There is another way to connect and identify SD and microSD on a PC. This can be done using a cable that needs to be connected to your tablet/phone. For example, you have a memory card in your tablet and you want to open it on your computer. Connect your tablet and PC. The flash card will appear as a regular additional storage medium.

If your device (phone or tablet) does not have the function of formatting a memory card, then in this case you can use separate programs on your PC.

How can you format a flash card?

There are many programs that have this function. One of good programs is SD Card Formatter. She, like the others, will not be difficult to find. Let's figure out what SD Card Formatter is.

This formatter is free. The program will help you format Various types flash cards. The most common function of SD Card Formatter is SDXC and SDHC formatting. This program has many useful features, one of which is formatting flash drives using a connection Android devices to the computer. This flash drive recovery program is easy to learn.

How do you format microSD cards? Formatting microSD is no different from formatting regular SD, as is restoring the card microSD memory from SD. This is done either using a computer with a microSD-SD adapter, or using your portable device that supports microSD.

Knowledge that will definitely come in handy

To avoid problems with SD, you need to take proper care of it from the very beginning. If you follow these points, then there should be no problems. Let's consider simple rules:

• There is no need to subject the flash drive to physical impact (do not drop it);
• Try to defragment the SD card;
• Periodically copy the contents of the drive to another medium, such as a computer. In the event of a malfunction, you can format the card and transfer the data back;
• There is no need to fill your memory to capacity. You must have at least 10-15% free space;
• You should try to remove the memory card rarely, and only using a special function that is available in new smartphones (Settings>Memory>SD Eject);
• Your flash drive should not lie idle; try to use it periodically.

Restoring a microSD card is, of course, not difficult. But the main thing is to take care of your storage media so that such problems do not arise in the future.