[rubychrissy]

Hello,
I have encountered a problem with my Memory card. I was able to view the content of the memory card on my camera, then when I inserted my memory card into my USB card reader on my Windows 7 laptop the following error occurred;
You need to format the disk in drive E: before you can use it
I have completed the following troubleshooting :
[Tutorial] how to fix error "You need to format the disk in drive" - YouTube
how to fix error "You need to format the disk in drive"
- I have attempted selecting numerouse drives however I get the same error when attempting to open mounted drive:
o:/ is not accessible
The request could not be performed because of an i/o device error
I have shut dow restarted my laptop
I inserted my card reading USB device into a different USB port
- a pop up window appeared stating:
Check disk for error
- I ran check disk for error
- ticking :automatically fix file system error
Half way through the scan the following pop up window appears :
- the disk is write protected
I am going around in circles and freaking out cos of the content on the memory card is important for me to access.
I am putting it out there , can any one please assist with additional troubleshooting ...
- Chrissy

 

[spunk.funk]

Did you try putting the memory card back in the camera? If that fails, you can try to recover your files from the card using the free TestDisk program. I have had the best luck with GetDataBack.

 

[rubychrissy]

Hi Spunk.Funk thanks for the post
When I put the SD memory card back into the Camera it states : unable to read card

I will give Getdataback a crack and let you know how I go.

 

[rubychrissy]

I have downloaded :
Download GetDataBack
-successfully

First Step is select the drive :
- Removable drive E:
( which I have done )

I clicked NEXT > there is no system files to choose from..... I am unable to click NEXT as it is greyed over.

I have clicked on all the Help options and I am at a loss how to move from step 2 to step 3

 

[rubychrissy]

Is there another recommended application / software that is similiar to GetDataBack. ?

 

[spunk.funk]

you can try to recover your files from the card using the free TestDisk program

many people here like R-Studio as well. There is also Easeus Data Recovery