A malfunctioning flash memory card can be reformatted with a few simple steps.
A flash memory card is used with digital cameras, cell phones and computers equipped with a flash memory card port. If the flash memory card isn't working or can't be accessed on the particular device, it could be corrupted. In order to repair it, the memory card must be reformatted. This will wipe out the contents stored on the flash memory card, but it will usable after the reformatting.
Instructions
1. Turn on the computer and log on.
2. Insert the flash memory card into the computer's memory card port or into a memory card reader if the computer is not suitably equipped. Connect the USB cable from the memory card reader to an available USB port on the computer.
3. Click the "Start" menu and then click the "My Computer" icon. Locate the memory card icon and right-click it.
4. Choose the "Format" tab and wait for a small window to open. Click the "Start" button in the small window and wait for the computer to format the memory card.
5. Remove the memory card from the card reader or the memory card port and insert it in the applicable device. The card should now work with the device.
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