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RAW Compact Flash Memory Card
Have you ever met a raw compact flash memory card? Generally, the property of the raw compact flash memory card shows both used space and free space 0 bytes, and the capacity is also 0 bytes. Do you have any idea how to get back files saved on the compact flash memory card? You lose them because you can not open a raw compact flash memory card at all. So data saved on it become inaccessible. There is nothing you can do but restore them with data recovery software.
Case of encountering a raw compact flash memory card
I check the property of my compact flash memory card when I connect it to my computer, but to my surprise, the file system shows raw. What's more, the used space is 0 bytes, the free space is 0 bytes and the capacity is 0 bytes, too. Then I try to open the CF card to figure it out why it becomes raw, but I can not. What's going on? Where is my information saved on it? That data is valuable for me. Can I format the CF card to fix the RAW drive error? Can I retrieve my data from the raw compact flash memory card? -Rose from Canada
How to retrieve files on compact flash memory card after it turning to raw with data recovery software
Data recovery software can help you get back files from the raw compact flash memory card within a few minutes. So if you happen to meet a raw compact flash memory card and need to restore data saved on it, just ask it for help. Steps as follows will show you how to start the recovery:
Recover data from RAW CF card
Preparation: Download and install data recovery software on your computer. Connect the CF card to your computer and launch the software. Then, select a proper recovery module.
Proper usage to compact flash memory card in case of data loss situations
Incorrect operations may lead to data lost from the compact flash memory card, and one of its examples is the compact flash memory card becomes raw which result in all data saved on it is inaccessible. So it is important for us to use the compact flash memory card properly. Here is some guidance as follows:
1. Plug the compact flash memory card out of computer after clicking on the safe unplugging option at the right corner on the screen. You will see a prompt that you can unplug your storage devices from computer safely when you press it.
2. Do not plug the compact flash memory card out of cameras when it is working. It may bring about serious consequences that remove the compact flash memory card suddenly from the working cameras.
3. Put the compact flash memory card away from heat and corrosive liquids. Such action is in order to avoid the flash chips of compact flash memory card was corrupted.
4. Do not use the compact flash memory card if it shows raw or is formatted. You should stop using the problematic compact flash memory card in case of overwriting.
Factors that compact flash memory card become raw
Compact flash memory card will not turn to raw without any reasons, which means that there must be some reasons that result in the raw compact flash memory card. Do you know what is it or what are they? Please pay attention to the following factors that can lead to a raw compact flash memory card:
1. Virus attacks. If you have downloaded and installed software such as malware and adware which contain virus and worms on the compact flash memory card, your compact flash memory card may become raw when you want to use it, and so does suspicious files.
2. System error. When the compact flash memory card can not be recognized by the system, it may be defaulted as raw.
3. Data saved on the compact flash memory card is not compatible with the computer. You may format your compact flash memory card on other digital devices if your raw compact flash memory card comes from that reason.
4. The flash chips of the compact flash memory card are not clean. The dirty flash chips also may result in a raw compact flash memory card.
Different kind of memory card
Smart Media(SM), Compact Flash (CF), Multi Media Card (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick, XD-Picture Card (XD). They are various kinds of memory card.
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