Why Isn't My SD Card Reader Showing Up on My Computer?

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SD card showing-up issues are seen to be common in Windows, and this can occur in a number of ways. Here, you can easily find some common reasons why your SD Card reader is not showing up on your computer. 

• Check for any physical damage to the SD card. Physical damage that your eyes might miss may be one of the most common reasons for not showing up. 
• Your PC's USB port may not be working correctly.
• The port of the SD Card is not properly connected.
• USB drivers need an update.
• There may be a file system error.
• A Virus or malware may have affected the system.

How do I fix my SD card not showing up on Windows 10?

To fix the SD card not showing up Windows 10, troubleshooting is not the only way to rely on when you have several other ways.

• Doing a physical check: You can look for small marks or generally normal dents, but if you find the big one, it might have broken from the inside. Try using it on another PC. If the problem is the same, then try to buy another one. 
• Running Windows Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter: You can run a troubleshooter by opening the settings and selecting Update and Security. Start the Troubleshoot and follow the on-screen instructions. After it finishes, your issue may be fixed.
• Try changing the drive letter of the SD Card: Open the run dialog frame, search diskmgmt.msc, and click on. If you don't find your SD card drive letter, choose Change Drive letter and Path and click the Add button. Assign it and close it. Now disconnect it and re-connect it. 
• Updating or reinstalling the card: If you find any of the ways not working, your device drivers may be the reason. You can fix it by reinstalling the SD card reader driver. 

How do I access my SD card on Windows 10?

To open or access your SD card on Windows, you are required to use an SD card Reader and then follow the steps.

• Put your SD card into SD card reader and connect it to your Windows computer.
• Open File Explorer in the PC and select This PC in the navigation.
• Under the Devices and Drives, you can double-click the drive to open it. 
• You have successfully accessed the SD card on Windows 10.

How do I force Windows to read my SD card?

You can quickly force Windows to read your SD card by disabling and enabling the SD card Reader by going into the Device Manager. You first need to press Win+R, type devmdmt.msc, and run it. This will open the device manager, where you right-click your SD card and select Properties. Choose the driver tab and click Disable device. After a minute, you can again click on Enable Device to turn the SD card on. Now you have forced the windows to read your SD Card. 

Conclusion

Hopefully, above article has helped you fix your SD card, and now it will appear on your Windows 10 PC.

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