Vista does not read my camera memory

[Guest]

My camera uses SD memory and I have no problem with XP - it automatically
detects the memory and opens the save pictures to PC wizard. No such joy
with Vista - it recognises there is memory there but says it needs
formatting. Basically, if I format the memory in Vista, the camera can not
see it and if I format it in the camera, Vista is not happy - but again, XP
has no problems with the same memory.

Any ideas please?

 

[Richard Urban]

Have you considered trying the cameras manufacturers web site support
section? Maybe also their FAQ's.

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Regards,

Richard Urban
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User
(For email, remove the obvious from my address)

 

[Rick Rogers]

Hi Rene,

Check with the system manufacturer for a card reader driver update. I've
seen this on a few systems, and I believe it has to do with how Vista is
interpreting the file system that the camera uses on its card. It may need
some supporting software from the camera maker as well.

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Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP

Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

 

[Witek]

Hi!
I have the same problem like you, with my Sony Playstation Portable.
When I plug in the console via the USB cable to PC, Windows recognize new
drive (MemoryStick), assigns drive letter, but when I try to acces memory
card, notiffication window appears, which says: formatting needed. The same
situation when I use card reader. When I conect PSP to laptop with XP, I have
full acces to memorystick without any problems.

I looked for similiar problems on different boards, included this one, but I
cant find any solution for this problem. This problem affect not only me and
you, but a lot of people around. I suppose, that Vista has a lot of problems
reading media (flash cards, and other external or internal devices), with
another than NTFS file system. But why we, clients of MS, must suffer from
crappy piece of software?!!!

Maybe someone have any suggestions, how to resolve this problem.

 

[Witek]

Hi again!
I decided to install Service Pack RC 1 for Windows Vista.
When installation was completed, all problems was fixed.
Windows reads memory cards with different than NTFS file system without any
problems.
So, if you can risk installation of "beta" software, it maybe solution form
many issues.

 

[Ken Blake, MVP]

Hi again!
I decided to install Service Pack RC 1 for Windows Vista.
When installation was completed, all problems was fixed.
Windows reads memory cards with different than NTFS file system without any
problems.

I'm glad to hear that it solved your problems, but you do not yet know
what new problems may still be in store for you.

In my view, regardless of any individual's specific experiences,
installing a beta version of a service pack for Windows on anything
but an extra computer (where you don't mind if everything gets lost)
is foolhardy, and looking for trouble.

So, if you can risk installation of "beta" software, it maybe solution form
many issues.

If you are personally willing to take the risks involved with
installing beta software, that's your choice, but it's irresponsible
to advise others to do the same.

 

[Witek]

Hi!
I think that everyone, who can read, fully understand that instalation of
beta software is risky. Microsoft warns everybody before instalation of SP
RC1 for Vista, that it may be dangerous for stabilty of the operation system,
and may end with data loss.

I describe only results on my PC with Vista installed. Good results for me.
Maybe I'm lucky one.

You, I, and others have own brains, and fingers which press mouse button
when pointer of the mouse is above button signed "Install". Everyone have to
estimate
the risk and make the decison. I choose to test SP RC1, and my problems was
solved. And I would like to inform others about this. Nothing more.