Canon Memory Card Not Formatted Alert

Memory cards of all types can suffer the same problem as "memory card not formatted". It is unavoidable but resoluble. Canon memory card is no exception, some of its users had complained for the unformatted errors, too.

My Canon memory card not formatted please help!

There are more and more people using memory cards to preserve their vital stuffs such as private information. And Canon memory card is fond of by many people because of its reliability. However, format errors could also happen to such a brilliant memory device. Here are some questions which are frequently asked by Canon memory card users:

"I have been using Canon memory card for many years, but recently, it seems to go on a strike. Whatever kind of device I insert it in to connect the computer, it just refuses to show me the files in it, and only tells me that the memory card is not formatted and suggests me to do it now! I don't want to format the memory card because there are lots of precious files on the card. How can I do it without losing the precious photos and videos in it？" – Bob Smith from Seattle

"I am really fed up with the Canon memory card of my camera these days. Last Friday, I went for a trip in Las Vegas with my friends, and of course we took many photos there. But after we backed home, I found the machine broken down! I tried many times but only to be told that my memory card was not formatted and became RAW file system. I sent the camera to the repairing center and they told me the camera is fine. Oh, god! I have so many precious photos in it but what should I do to save them?" – Cathy from Canada

Alert：Evils that may ruin your Canon memory card and cause unformatted error:

1. Improper preservation, such as: laying the memory card in hot environment or wet places.

2. Virus attack is another risk to the memory stick.

3. Being interrupted during its operation is extremely harmful to the memory cards.

4. Scratch on the card is deadly bad

5. The memory disk has run for a long time and it becomes exhausted with its aging.

6. The file system is in disorder, so it cannot be read by the computer.

Tips for rescuing your memory card:

A. Remove the memory device from the digital device and use a card reader to help it, then, test it on different computers before you rescue it.

B. Still in trouble? Now, connect it to a computer and start to rescue it. Launch a data recovery utility on your computer first; and then restore the files you need according to the instructions. It's easy to use, so you can be at ease to employ it and haven't the need to learn any specialized knowledge.

C. Format the memory card without disturbing. Locate the problematic memory card on your computer partition, and set about your formation.

D. heck if all things have done.

How to protect your memory card from damages?

In case that your data should get lost from the memory card by wrong deletion or unintentional formatting, it is necessary for you to protect it from being damaged by any chance.

1. Keep it away from fire and water

2. Avoid putting it into different devices repeatedly.

3. Never terminate the card while it is still in formation or in any other operations

4. Do not mix it together with other sharp stuff.

5. Examine the card regularly and try to backup important files.

6. Pay attention to its service life expectancy and replace it while necessary.