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Memory Card Not Formatted Problem

Memory card not formatted? To tell the truth, it is really a terrible thing bothers people much. So, how to solve this kind of problem? Does all data saved on the memory card still store on it when memory card can not be formatted? You may wonder that if you format your memory card successfully with the format tool or other ways, are your files still save on it? Data on it absolutely have been lost temporally if you could format it at last. So you should retrieve all your information by data recovery software firstly.

Cases of can not formatted memory card

I have tried hundreds ways to restore my files and folders, but nothing changed on my memory card. The system still keeps reminding me that windows can not complete the format as I want to access my data saved on the memory card. I really have no other ways to cope with its error. Why my memory card should suffer this kind of unformatted thing? And what should I do to read my information again. Any guys kingly assist me, thank you very much if you could. – Lucas from Alabama

How to restore information saved on unformatted memory card by data recovery software

When met memory card could not formatted trouble or RAW file system, what you should do is to find back information saved on it you need. If you have already known this, let the data recovery software help you. Here are the model steps using data recovery tool:

Recover data before fixing unformatted error

Preparation: Download and install data recovery software. Connect the memory card to your PC and run the software. Finally, you can select the propere option.

1Download the data recovery software according to your need and install the software.
2Insert the unformatted memory card to a card reader and plug them into computer.
3Run software on your computer and select the option, and finish your recovery with guidance.
4Have an examination on your restored data.

Factors cause the memory card can not be formatted error

This kind of why can't I format my memory card or why my memory card need to be formatted question shows that you do not know what cause you and your memory card into trouble. Actually, there are some factors below could drag you out of confusion:

1. Your information saved on the memory card is infected with virus or worms.

2. Your memory card is ruined.

3. There is error in your computer operating system..

4. Wrong file system on your memory card.

5. Bad connection between memory card and computer or other digital devices.

Cautions while retrieve files with the help of data recovery tool

There are some cautions you should pay attention during the procedure of recovery to make sure you can retrieve all data efficiently. Just as follows:

1. Do not save any new data on your memory card once you find it is in cannot formatted trouble.

2. Do not install the data recovery tool on the e memory card which needs to be restored.

3. Do not save your recovered files on the memory card in case that your memory card has been ruined. So restore them on your computer first.

4. Do not remove your memory card abruptly before the recovery process is over.

Different brands of memory card

The common brands of memory are the following: Kingston. Samsung. Sandisk. Sony. Toshiba. Transcend Information. Maxell. Lexar. Kingmax, and so forth.

Could different devices insert the same memory card?

Absolutely could not. Some kind of memory cards can just be used to some special devices and some devices only support some appointed memory cards. The difference exists among brands, kinds and capabilities. If you mix them all, you could probably damage both your memory card and digital devices.

Other problems may happen to memory card lead to data lost

Besides can not be formatted, there are some other errors maybe will happen to your memory card which bring about the data lost. They could be deleted or formatted by mistake, deleted or formatted by intention, something wrong to the process of cut and paste and other similar situations. But don't worry, all these data could be found back by data recovery software quickly and easily

Actions after restoring data from data restoration program

As you have found back files at the end, you should also be careful in the following matter:

1. Restore all data on your computer first and do not remove it to the memory card until you make sure it is still usable.

2. Backup is very important and useful.

3. Put your memory card in the safe place when don't use it.

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