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How to Restore Format Memory Card
Have you ever formatted your memory card for some reasons? You may format it by accident or according to the requirement of the operating system. The common results is that you have lost all your files and folders saved on it. What would you do if those lost data means a lot to you? You may want to retrieve them but can not find the efficient way to do. You could find back all your losses with data recovery software as a matter of fact.
Example of formatting the memory card accidentally
I format my memory card according to the computer's recommendation the other day. I was told that I have to format it before I could use it, so I just format it. But one thing was ignored is that I will lose all data on it once the memory card was formatted. Consequently, all files and folders saved on the memory card have been lost. What should I do in order to retrieve all my losses? Any one could kindly help me? P.s. the lost information is really crucial for me. – Peach from Hartford
How to retrieve lost files after memory card was formatted
It is an easy case for data recovery software to restore data from memory card when got formatted by error. You just click a few buttons on it. With the data recovery software, you can recover data when SD card is formatted, CF card is formatted, micro SD card is formatted or any other types of card is formated. Here are the steps as follow:
Recover data from formatted memory card
Preparation: Download and install data recovery software.Connect the memory card to your computer. Then, run the software and select a recovery module.
Notice should be took of while recovering the lost data
There are some tips you should pay attention to after you formatted your memory card if you want to keep use it and restore the lost data. They are the following tips waiting for notice:
1. Do not save new files and build new folders on it.
2. Do not connect it to the computer or other digital devices until you know exactly how to fix it.
3. Do not download and install the data recovery software on the memory card need to be fixed.
4. Do not save the recovered information on the problematic memory card until it could be used normally.
How to use memory card correctly in case of data losing
Except from formatting which could result in data loss, there are some other improper usage would lead to lose information in daily life. Here are some right usages to protect files from losing:
1. Plug the memory card out of computer after OP shows security.
2. Put it at a safe place away from the hurt of heat, striking and corrosive liquid.
3. Try to avoid accidental formatting and deletion.
4. Do not save and open harmful software, files and interlink.
Digital devices which different memory cards apply to
It is known to all that there are many kind of memory card and they could used to different digital devices. If you still do not make it clear that which kind of memory card apply to some certain digital devices, here are some common outfits:
1. SD card (micro SD card): it is widely used to cameras, camcorders, phones, multimedia player and computers.
2. CF card: SLR camera
3. Memory stick: game console, cameras, SLR cameras, and phones PC. But all of these devices must are the brand of Sony.
4. Smart Media: SLR camera, digital players, and PDA (Personal digital assistant).
5. Multimedia card: cameras, camcorders, phones, multimedia player computers and other devices could use memory card.
6. D-Picture Card (XD): especially used to cameras.
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