I have a built-in card reader in my laptop.  However, I can only see it
in Device Manager if I have a card inserted.  I am having trouble as,
when I insert a card, the card reader isn't showing up - so I can't
check the driver because I can't find it.  I changed it recently to the
most updated, digitally signed driver.  Can someone help?

From: <rmo555@cox.net>

| I have a built-in card reader in my laptop.  However, I can only see it
| in Device Manager if I have a card inserted.  I am having trouble as,
| when I insert a card, the card reader isn't showing up - so I can't
| check the driver because I can't find it.  I changed it recently to the
| most updated, digitally signed driver.  Can someone help?

Does the OS assign a drive letter to the device ?

-- 
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp 

Hi, rmo555.

What does Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) say about that card reader?

RC
-- 
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc@grandecom.net
Microsoft Windows MVP
Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8089.0726) in Win7 Ultimate x64

<rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message 
news:362mg5pk3cngr5or9dbt1fknahb4n69a6a@4ax.com...
> I have a built-in card reader in my laptop.  However, I can only see it
> in Device Manager if I have a card inserted.  I am having trouble as,
> when I insert a card, the card reader isn't showing up - so I can't
> check the driver because I can't find it.  I changed it recently to the
> most updated, digitally signed driver.  Can someone help? 

On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:02:11 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
<DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:

>From: <rmo555@cox.net>
>
>| I have a built-in card reader in my laptop.  However, I can only see it
>| in Device Manager if I have a card inserted.  I am having trouble as,
>| when I insert a card, the card reader isn't showing up - so I can't
>| check the driver because I can't find it.  I changed it recently to the
>| most updated, digitally signed driver.  Can someone help?
>
>Does the OS assign a drive letter to the device ?

No.......

On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:17:50 -0600, "R. C. White" <rc@grandecom.net>
wrote:

>Hi, rmo555.
>
>What does Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) say about that card reader?
>
>RC

It's not there.

On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:02:11 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
<DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:

>From: <rmo555@cox.net>
>
>| I have a built-in card reader in my laptop.  However, I can only see it
>| in Device Manager if I have a card inserted.  I am having trouble as,
>| when I insert a card, the card reader isn't showing up - so I can't
>| check the driver because I can't find it.  I changed it recently to the
>| most updated, digitally signed driver.  Can someone help?
>
>Does the OS assign a drive letter to the device ?

I should have replied that I'm not sure (when the card reader is
recognized).  However, right now, it is not recognized and therefore
does not have a drive letter.  It has always worked this way.  If I
look at the screen that shows the drives, the card reader will show up
as soon as I place a card in the reader.  Without the card, the reader
is invisible.  Same with the Device Manager.

try to check if you have any windows update pending.. if so do it..
Also go on device manager right click on "mass controller" and click on
update driver..
If it dont work.. check if the card is not faulty.. try another card..
if dont work.. find the chipset driver of your motherboard (latest
version) and reinstall it..


-- 
ashvin

:D Just chill
-pls post your feedback on my reputation, would be of great help to
fine tune and provide better support..-

Has the card been formatted? If so with what formt?

<rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message 
news:362mg5pk3cngr5or9dbt1fknahb4n69a6a@4ax.com...
> I have a built-in card reader in my laptop.  However, I can only see it
> in Device Manager if I have a card inserted.  I am having trouble as,
> when I insert a card, the card reader isn't showing up - so I can't
> check the driver because I can't find it.  I changed it recently to the
> most updated, digitally signed driver.  Can someone help? 

From: <rmo555@cox.net>

| On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:02:11 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
| <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:

>>From: <rmo555@cox.net>

>>| I have a built-in card reader in my laptop.  However, I can only see it
>>| in Device Manager if I have a card inserted.  I am having trouble as,
>>| when I insert a card, the card reader isn't showing up - so I can't
>>| check the driver because I can't find it.  I changed it recently to the
>>| most updated, digitally signed driver.  Can someone help?

>>Does the OS assign a drive letter to the device ?

| I should have replied that I'm not sure (when the card reader is
| recognized).  However, right now, it is not recognized and therefore
| does not have a drive letter.  It has always worked this way.  If I
| look at the screen that shows the drives, the card reader will show up
| as soon as I place a card in the reader.  Without the card, the reader
| is invisible.  Same with the Device Manager.

A drive letter should be reserved for any/all memory card readers.  It is only after you 
install a memory card in the memory card reader can you access data from said drive 
letter.

All USB "Mass Storage Devices" such as memory card readers, are Plug 'n Play by the OS 
with internal drivers and not requiring third paty drivers to recognize trhe hardware.

Right-Click on "My Computer" and choose "Manage"

Go to "Disk Management"

Look for "Removable" devices and check what drive letters are assigned.  See if you can 
change drive assigments.

-- 
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp 

From: <rmo555@cox.net>

| On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:17:50 -0600, "R. C. White" <rc@grandecom.net>
| wrote:

>>Hi, rmo555.

>>What does Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) say about that card reader?

>>RC

| It's not there.

If it is NOT there there are few possiblities...

The memory card reader is not connected to the port (USB ?).

The memory card is bad.

The interface is bad.

-- 
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp 

Hi, rmo555.

Are you sure?  Look at the top of Disk Management, in the Volume Listing. 
You won't see it there unless it holds a card that has been partitioned and 
formatted.

But then look at the bottom half of the screen, in the Graphical View.  Even 
if there are no volumes, there should be an entry in the far left column for 
"Disk 4" or whatever.  It probably will be below your HDDs but above your 
DVD-ROM drives.  Do you see anything there?

My only card reader is on an external USB port; it has no card in it at this 
moment; its entry says:
Disk 4
Removable (S:)
No Media

Note that I've assigned the letter S: (for SanDisk or Smart Digital) to that 
card reader so that it always gets the same letter each time I re-insert it 
to transfer a fresh batch of photos from my camera.  If I didn't assign the 
letter of my choice, the system would simply assign "the next available 
letter" each time.

RC
-- 
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc@grandecom.net
Microsoft Windows MVP
Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8089.0726) in Win7 Ultimate x64

<rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message 
news:1bbmg5p913a7so51fr60hiun35cr6brch0@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:17:50 -0600, "R. C. White" <rc@grandecom.net>
> wrote:
>
>>Hi, rmo555.
>>
>>What does Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) say about that card reader?
>>
>>RC
>
> It's not there. 

Dave, I can't find the Card Reader in the disk management section.
However, there is a drive letter (H) missing in the sequence (I have
C,D,E,F,I).



On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:54:32 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
<DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:

>From: <rmo555@cox.net>
>
>| On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:02:11 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
>| <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:
>
>>>From: <rmo555@cox.net>
>
>>>| I have a built-in card reader in my laptop.  However, I can only see it
>>>| in Device Manager if I have a card inserted.  I am having trouble as,
>>>| when I insert a card, the card reader isn't showing up - so I can't
>>>| check the driver because I can't find it.  I changed it recently to the
>>>| most updated, digitally signed driver.  Can someone help?
>
>>>Does the OS assign a drive letter to the device ?
>
>| I should have replied that I'm not sure (when the card reader is
>| recognized).  However, right now, it is not recognized and therefore
>| does not have a drive letter.  It has always worked this way.  If I
>| look at the screen that shows the drives, the card reader will show up
>| as soon as I place a card in the reader.  Without the card, the reader
>| is invisible.  Same with the Device Manager.
>
>A drive letter should be reserved for any/all memory card readers.  It is only after you 
>install a memory card in the memory card reader can you access data from said drive 
>letter.
>
>All USB "Mass Storage Devices" such as memory card readers, are Plug 'n Play by the OS 
>with internal drivers and not requiring third paty drivers to recognize trhe hardware.
>
>Right-Click on "My Computer" and choose "Manage"
>
>Go to "Disk Management"
>
>Look for "Removable" devices and check what drive letters are assigned.  See if you can 
>change drive assigments.

On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:56:09 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
<DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:

>From: <rmo555@cox.net>
>
>| On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:17:50 -0600, "R. C. White" <rc@grandecom.net>
>| wrote:
>
>>>Hi, rmo555.
>
>>>What does Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) say about that card reader?
>
>>>RC
>
>| It's not there.
>
>If it is NOT there there are few possiblities...
>
>The memory card reader is not connected to the port (USB ?).

It is internal on a laptop - so I don't know.

>
>The memory card is bad.

No, tried two memory cards with the same results.  Both memory cards
work in my camera.

>
>The interface is bad.

Do you mean the driver?  If so, that's what I'm assuming because I
upgraded it to one that was digitally signed.  However, I can't find it
to roll it back.

On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:26:40 -0600, "R. C. White" <rc@grandecom.net>
wrote:

>Hi, rmo555.
>
>Are you sure?  Look at the top of Disk Management, in the Volume Listing. 
>You won't see it there unless it holds a card that has been partitioned and 
>formatted.
>
>But then look at the bottom half of the screen, in the Graphical View.  Even 
>if there are no volumes, there should be an entry in the far left column for 
>"Disk 4" or whatever.  It probably will be below your HDDs but above your 
>DVD-ROM drives.  Do you see anything there?
>
>My only card reader is on an external USB port; it has no card in it at this 
>moment; its entry says:
>Disk 4
>Removable (S:)
>No Media
>
>Note that I've assigned the letter S: (for SanDisk or Smart Digital) to that 
>card reader so that it always gets the same letter each time I re-insert it 
>to transfer a fresh batch of photos from my camera.  If I didn't assign the 
>letter of my choice, the system would simply assign "the next available 
>letter" each time.
>
>RC
Thanks - but it just doesn''t show up in Disk Management.

On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:10:06 -0600, ashvin <guest@unknown-email.com>
wrote:

>
>try to check if you have any windows update pending.. if so do it..

None.

>Also
 go on device manager right click on "mass controller" and click on
>update driver..
>If it dont work.. 

Where would I find Mass Controller?  It's not listed in Device Manager
(unless I have to drill down).

check if the card is not faulty.. try another card..

Cards are fine.

>if dont work.. find the chipset driver of your motherboard (latest
>version) and reinstall it..


Do you mean the BIOS?  I have already installed the latest one.

On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:20:39 -0800, "Curious" <nobody@nspam.com> wrote:

>Has the card been formatted? If so with what formt?

The card has been formatted in my Olympus camera.  I have no idea what
format it is - however, it has always worked before.

>
><rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message 
>news:362mg5pk3cngr5or9dbt1fknahb4n69a6a@4ax.com...
>> I have a built-in card reader in my laptop.  However, I can only see it
>> in Device Manager if I have a card inserted.  I am having trouble as,
>> when I insert a card, the card reader isn't showing up - so I can't
>> check the driver because I can't find it.  I changed it recently to the
>> most updated, digitally signed driver.  Can someone help? 

The formatting used in a camera is not the same as that used in a PC unless 
you follow the instructions that came with the camera to format the card for 
use in a PC also while the card was still in the camera and not used yet.

<rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message 
news:2gfog59plell8ren8hrdtuq34mh30on3if@4ax.com...
> On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:56:09 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
> <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:
>
>>From: <rmo555@cox.net>
>>
>>| On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:17:50 -0600, "R. C. White" <rc@grandecom.net>
>>| wrote:
>>
>>>>Hi, rmo555.
>>
>>>>What does Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) say about that card reader?
>>
>>>>RC
>>
>>| It's not there.
>>
>>If it is NOT there there are few possiblities...
>>
>>The memory card reader is not connected to the port (USB ?).
>
> It is internal on a laptop - so I don't know.
>
>>
>>The memory card is bad.
>
> No, tried two memory cards with the same results.  Both memory cards
> work in my camera.
>
>>
>>The interface is bad.
>
> Do you mean the driver?  If so, that's what I'm assuming because I
> upgraded it to one that was digitally signed.  However, I can't find it
> to roll it back. 

From: <rmo555@cox.net>



>>The interface is bad.

| Do you mean the driver?  If so, that's what I'm assuming because I
| upgraded it to one that was digitally signed.  However, I can't find it
| to roll it back.

Nope.  The connection between the reader and the motherboard is bad.

-- 
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp 

From: "Curious" <nobody@nspam.com>

| The formatting used in a camera is not the same as that used in a PC unless
| you follow the instructions that came with the camera to format the card for
| use in a PC also while the card was still in the camera and not used yet.


A memory card reader would STILL have a drive letter assoaciated to it.  He notes that the 
OS does NOT generate a drive letter to be associated with the memory card reader and this 
format of a card is a moot point.


-- 
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp 

From: <rmo555@cox.net>

| On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:20:39 -0800, "Curious" <nobody@nspam.com> wrote:

>>Has the card been formatted? If so with what formt?

| The card has been formatted in my Olympus camera.  I have no idea what
| format it is - however, it has always worked before.

Olympus formats using FAT.

However the format is irrelevant.

I suggest getting a SanDisk USB memory card reader.  Either one specific to the memory 
card (SmartMedia ?) or get a card reader that reads multiple kinds like a 12-in-1 USB 
memory card reader.

-- 
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp 

<rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message 
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> On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:10:06 -0600, ashvin <guest@unknown-email.com>
> wrote:
>
>>
>>try to check if you have any windows update pending.. if so do it..
>
> None.
>
>>Also
> go on device manager right click on "mass controller" and click on
>>update driver..
>>If it dont work..
>
> Where would I find Mass Controller?  It's not listed in Device Manager
> (unless I have to drill down).
>
> check if the card is not faulty.. try another card..
>
> Cards are fine.
>
>>if dont work.. find the chipset driver of your motherboard (latest
>>version) and reinstall it..
>
>
> Do you mean the BIOS?  I have already installed the latest one.

Not BIOS.  There is a chipset driver.  You need to find out if your chipset 
is Nvidia or AMD.  Chipset drivers usually include sound, networking and 
other drivers specific to your motherboard's chipset.
-- 


"Don't pick a fight with an old man.
If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you."
 

It's not there.....

On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:26:40 -0600, "R. C. White" <rc@grandecom.net>
wrote:

>Hi, rmo555.
>
>Are you sure?  Look at the top of Disk Management, in the Volume Listing. 
>You won't see it there unless it holds a card that has been partitioned and 
>formatted.
>
>But then look at the bottom half of the screen, in the Graphical View.  Even 
>if there are no volumes, there should be an entry in the far left column for 
>"Disk 4" or whatever.  It probably will be below your HDDs but above your 
>DVD-ROM drives.  Do you see anything there?
>
>My only card reader is on an external USB port; it has no card in it at this 
>moment; its entry says:
>Disk 4
>Removable (S:)
>No Media
>
>Note that I've assigned the letter S: (for SanDisk or Smart Digital) to that 
>card reader so that it always gets the same letter each time I re-insert it 
>to transfer a fresh batch of photos from my camera.  If I didn't assign the 
>letter of my choice, the system would simply assign "the next available 
>letter" each time.
>
>RC

On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:37:58 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
<DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:

>From: <rmo555@cox.net>
>
>
>
>>>The interface is bad.
>
>| Do you mean the driver?  If so, that's what I'm assuming because I
>| upgraded it to one that was digitally signed.  However, I can't find it
>| to roll it back.
>
>Nope.  The connection between the reader and the motherboard is bad.

Suggestions?

On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:41:18 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
<DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:

>From: <rmo555@cox.net>
>
>| On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:20:39 -0800, "Curious" <nobody@nspam.com> wrote:
>
>>>Has the card been formatted? If so with what formt?
>
>| The card has been formatted in my Olympus camera.  I have no idea what
>| format it is - however, it has always worked before.
>
>Olympus formats using FAT.
>
>However the format is irrelevant.
>
>I suggest getting a SanDisk USB memory card reader.  Either one specific to the memory 
>card (SmartMedia ?) or get a card reader that reads multiple kinds like a 12-in-1 USB 
>memory card reader.

I have an external card reader that works fine.

On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:41:18 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
<DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:

>From: <rmo555@cox.net>
>
>| On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:20:39 -0800, "Curious" <nobody@nspam.com> wrote:
>
>>>Has the card been formatted? If so with what formt?
>
>| The card has been formatted in my Olympus camera.  I have no idea what
>| format it is - however, it has always worked before.
>
>Olympus formats using FAT.
>
>However the format is irrelevant.
>
>I suggest getting a SanDisk USB memory card reader.  Either one specific to the memory 
>card (SmartMedia ?) or get a card reader that reads multiple kinds like a 12-in-1 USB 
>memory card reader.

I have an external card reader that works fine.  It's just inconvenient
to carry around.

From: <rmo555@cox.net>

| On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:41:18 -0500, "David H. Lipman"
| <DLipman~nospam~@Verizon.Net> wrote:

>>From: <rmo555@cox.net>

>>| On Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:20:39 -0800, "Curious" <nobody@nspam.com> wrote:

>>>>Has the card been formatted? If so with what formt?

>>| The card has been formatted in my Olympus camera.  I have no idea what
>>| format it is - however, it has always worked before.

>>Olympus formats using FAT.

>>However the format is irrelevant.

>>I suggest getting a SanDisk USB memory card reader.  Either one specific to the memory
>>card (SmartMedia ?) or get a card reader that reads multiple kinds like a 12-in-1 USB
>>memory card reader.

| I have an external card reader that works fine.  It's just inconvenient
| to carry around.

I understand.  I believe the card reader is problematic.

Is the system under warranty ?

-- 
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp 

On Nov 23, 10:53=A0pm, rmo...@cox.net wrote:
> I have a built-in card reader in my laptop. =A0However, I can only see it
> in Device Manager if I have a card inserted. =A0I am having trouble as,
> when I insert a card, the card reader isn't showing up - so I can't
> check the driver because I can't find it. =A0I changed it recently to the
> most updated, digitally signed driver. =A0Can someone help?

Are you using Vista or Windows 7?

On Windows 7, the default Windows Explorer option for removable
drives, other than CD / DVD or floppy drives, is to not "display"
empty drives.

On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:57:07 -0800 (PST), smlunatick
<yveslec@gmail.com> wrote:

>On Nov 23, 10:53�pm, rmo...@cox.net wrote:
>> I have a built-in card reader in my laptop. �However, I can only see it
>> in Device Manager if I have a card inserted. �I am having trouble as,
>> when I insert a card, the card reader isn't showing up - so I can't
>> check the driver because I can't find it. �I changed it recently to the
>> most updated, digitally signed driver. �Can someone help?
>
>Are you using Vista or Windows 7?
>
>On Windows 7, the default Windows Explorer option for removable
>drives, other than CD / DVD or floppy drives, is to not "display"
>empty drives.

Vista Home Edition...and if there isn't a card in the slot, no drive
shows.  However, now, even with a card in the slot, no drive (card
reader) shows.

<rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message 
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> On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:57:07 -0800 (PST), smlunatick
> <yveslec@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>>On Nov 23, 10:53 pm, rmo...@cox.net wrote:
>>> I have a built-in card reader in my laptop.  However, I can only see it
>>> in Device Manager if I have a card inserted.  I am having trouble as,
>>> when I insert a card, the card reader isn't showing up - so I can't
>>> check the driver because I can't find it.  I changed it recently to the
>>> most updated, digitally signed driver.  Can someone help?
>>
>>Are you using Vista or Windows 7?
>>
>>On Windows 7, the default Windows Explorer option for removable
>>drives, other than CD / DVD or floppy drives, is to not "display"
>>empty drives.
>
> Vista Home Edition...and if there isn't a card in the slot, no drive
> shows.  However, now, even with a card in the slot, no drive (card
> reader) shows.

I may be beating a dead horse, but it really sounds like the onboard card 
reader has met an unfitting end.
-- 


"Don't pick a fight with an old man.
If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you."
 

Hi,

First, look in device manager...
  It may be listed under 'Memory Technology Driver'
  Mine is listed as a 'JMB38X...'
  If not there, look for something that says it is a 'SD/MMC Host 
Controller' or maybe a 'xD Host Controller'

Next, in my setup, the Disk Manager doesn't list any drives with no memory 
card inserted.
  Get a new one, and without formatting it in your camera try it on your 
computer.
  Mine lists it in Disk Manager after I insert a card.  It will show as a 
removable drive.
  My computer is about a year old and it lists the device as an iSCSI 
device.
  Some older laptops use an internal USB to connect.

Next, if it still doesn't work, go back to device manager and select to 
'Show Hidden Devices'.
  Be careful here, since you may have lots of hidden devices, but, search 
again for your SD card controller again.
  Find the name and search on Google to find the manufacturer.  You PC 
manufacture may also have drivers.
  Don't trust windows to update the drivers correctly all the time.
  Since you said you had VISTA Home Edition, the restore to a save-point is 
out of the question.
  However, left click on the device (there may be more than 1 device!!!) on 
my setup my laptop has 4 devices associated with the SD/MMC card slot.  And 
select 'Properties'...
  From the properties select the 'Driver' tab.  There should be a button for 
'Roll Back Driver'.  Use that button to restore to the previous driver.

Next, if that still doesn't work...
  Uninstall the drivers!
  You have to use the show hidden devices trick to do this also; especailly 
since you say you don't see your card reader registering in Device Manager.
  Download the drivers from the PC manufacturer.  If you can't find those, 
as a last resort search the internet for the manufacturer of the chipset for 
the card reader.  On my setup a simple search for JMB38x did the trick... 
but it doesn't always work.

Let me know if these don't work.

James K.

<rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message 
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>I have a built-in card reader in my laptop.  However, I can only see it
> in Device Manager if I have a card inserted.  I am having trouble as,
> when I insert a card, the card reader isn't showing up - so I can't
> check the driver because I can't find it.  I changed it recently to the
> most updated, digitally signed driver.  Can someone help? 

On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:39:10 -0500, "James Kosin"
<james.kosin.04@cnu.edu> wrote:

>Hi,
>
>First, look in device manager...
>  It may be listed under 'Memory Technology Driver'
>  Mine is listed as a 'JMB38X...'
>  If not there, look for something that says it is a 'SD/MMC Host 
>Controller' or maybe a 'xD Host Controller'
>
>Next, in my setup, the Disk Manager doesn't list any drives with no memory 
>card inserted.
>  Get a new one, and without formatting it in your camera try it on your 
>computer.
>  Mine lists it in Disk Manager after I insert a card.  It will show as a 
>removable drive.
>  My computer is about a year old and it lists the device as an iSCSI 
>device.
>  Some older laptops use an internal USB to connect.
>
>Next, if it still doesn't work, go back to device manager and select to 
>'Show Hidden Devices'.
>  Be careful here, since you may have lots of hidden devices, but, search 
>again for your SD card controller again.
>  Find the name and search on Google to find the manufacturer.  You PC 
>manufacture may also have drivers.
>  Don't trust windows to update the drivers correctly all the time.
>  Since you said you had VISTA Home Edition, the restore to a save-point is 
>out of the question.
>  However, left click on the device (there may be more than 1 device!!!) on 
>my setup my laptop has 4 devices associated with the SD/MMC card slot.  And 
>select 'Properties'...
>  From the properties select the 'Driver' tab.  There should be a button for 
>'Roll Back Driver'.  Use that button to restore to the previous driver.
>
>Next, if that still doesn't work...
>  Uninstall the drivers!
>  You have to use the show hidden devices trick to do this also; especailly 
>since you say you don't see your card reader registering in Device Manager.
>  Download the drivers from the PC manufacturer.  If you can't find those, 
>as a last resort search the internet for the manufacturer of the chipset for 
>the card reader.  On my setup a simple search for JMB38x did the trick... 
>but it doesn't always work.
>
>Let me know if these don't work.
>
>James K.
>
Thanks for the detailed instructions - I will attempt to follow them
tomorrow.  Will let you know the results.

><rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message 
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>>I have a built-in card reader in my laptop.  However, I can only see it
>> in Device Manager if I have a card inserted.  I am having trouble as,
>> when I insert a card, the card reader isn't showing up - so I can't
>> check the driver because I can't find it.  I changed it recently to the
>> most updated, digitally signed driver.  Can someone help? 

On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:02:07 -0500, "Michael" <mdsjhu@gropumail.com>
wrote:

>
><rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message 
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>> On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:57:07 -0800 (PST), smlunatick
>> <yveslec@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>>On Nov 23, 10:53 pm, rmo...@cox.net wrote:
>>>> I have a built-in card reader in my laptop.  However, I can only see it
>>>> in Device Manager if I have a card inserted.  I am having trouble as,
>>>> when I insert a card, the card reader isn't showing up - so I can't
>>>> check the driver because I can't find it.  I changed it recently to the
>>>> most updated, digitally signed driver.  Can someone help?
>>>
>>>Are you using Vista or Windows 7?
>>>
>>>On Windows 7, the default Windows Explorer option for removable
>>>drives, other than CD / DVD or floppy drives, is to not "display"
>>>empty drives.
>>
>> Vista Home Edition...and if there isn't a card in the slot, no drive
>> shows.  However, now, even with a card in the slot, no drive (card
>> reader) shows.
>
>I may be beating a dead horse, but it really sounds like the onboard card 
>reader has met an unfitting end.

I think you're right - but I still have hope and intend to follow the
instructions in the next post.

<rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message 
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> On Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:02:07 -0500, "Michael" <mdsjhu@gropumail.com>
> wrote:
>>> Vista Home Edition...and if there isn't a card in the slot, no drive
>>> shows.  However, now, even with a card in the slot, no drive (card
>>> reader) shows.
>>
>>I may be beating a dead horse, but it really sounds like the onboard card
>>reader has met an unfitting end.
>
> I think you're right - but I still have hope and intend to follow the
> instructions in the next post.

Good luck.  External card readers are cheap, although not as convenient as 
an internal.
-- 


"Don't pick a fight with an old man.
If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you."
 

rmo555@cox.net wrote:
> I have a built-in card reader in my laptop.  However, I can only see it
> in Device Manager if I have a card inserted.  I am having trouble as,
> when I insert a card, the card reader isn't showing up - so I can't
> check the driver because I can't find it.  I changed it recently to the
> most updated, digitally signed driver.  Can someone help?
I have a different re not being to find my built-card readers. They are 
very deeply recessed--so deep that ambient light doesn't get to them. I 
keep a small flashlight next to my computer so I can find the right slot.
Allen

Ok,

Any luck on my instructions?

James

<rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message 
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>>
> Thanks for the detailed instructions - I will attempt to follow them
> tomorrow.  Will let you know the results.
>

Hope you're still following this post.  I've been on vacation for the
past three weeks.  I will try your instructions tomorrow (I don't know
how to get this group when I'm using another ISP).

On Tue, 1 Dec 2009 21:44:08 -0500, "James Kosin"
<james.kosin.04@cnu.edu> wrote:

>Ok,
>
>Any luck on my instructions?
>
>James
>
><rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message 
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>
>>>
>> Thanks for the detailed instructions - I will attempt to follow them
>> tomorrow.  Will let you know the results.
>>

I found, in the Device Manager, an item in Storage Controllers called a
Microsoft iSCSI Initiator.  What is that?  Says it is working properly.

On Tue, 1 Dec 2009 21:44:08 -0500, "James Kosin"
<james.kosin.04@cnu.edu> wrote:

>Ok,
>
>Any luck on my instructions?
>
>James
>
><rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message 
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>
>>>
>> Thanks for the detailed instructions - I will attempt to follow them
>> tomorrow.  Will let you know the results.
>>

<rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message 
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> I found, in the Device Manager, an item in Storage Controllers called a
> Microsoft iSCSI Initiator.  What is that?  Says it is working properly.

<http://searchenterprisedesktop.techtarget.com/tip/0,289483,sid192_gci1312519,00.html>


>
> On Tue, 1 Dec 2009 21:44:08 -0500, "James Kosin"
> <james.kosin.04@cnu.edu> wrote:
>
>>Ok,
>>
>>Any luck on my instructions?
>>
>>James
>>
>><rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message
>>news:9fitg5p2eocin4ohhaqqm87e4nsj252j5b@4ax.com...
>>
>>>>
>>> Thanks for the detailed instructions - I will attempt to follow them
>>> tomorrow.  Will let you know the results.
>>> 

From: <rmo555@cox.net>

| I found, in the Device Manager, an item in Storage Controllers called a
| Microsoft iSCSI Initiator.  What is that?  Says it is working properly.

Nothing to do with your problem.


-- 
Dave
http://www.claymania.com/removal-trojan-adware.html
Multi-AV - http://www.pctipp.ch/downloads/dl/35905.asp 

the driver in the device manager is for slot driver or usb port driver..
when you connect a crad it should auto detect the card..
give some more info what u can't do..


-- 
ashvin

:D Just chill
-pls post your feedback on my reputation, would be of great help to
fine tune and provide better support..-

Hi, rmo555.

Welcome back.

> how to get this group when I'm using another ISP).

Just click here:
news://msnews.microsoft.com/microsoft.public.windows.vista.general

That click will bring you right back here - to the m.p.w.vista.general NG. 
(Without cross-posting to the other groups.)

But this time, you will be bypassing your ISP altogether and connecting 
directly to the "mother ship", the Microsoft public news server, which is 
free and does not require a logon, and which is the home server for all the 
Microsoft public NGs.  Your ISP - and all the others - simply mirror (or 
"slurp") posts from here and relay them - and any responses - back and 
forth.  Most mirrors do not bother to carry all the 2000+ NGs - in many 
languages - that are available on the MS servers.  And the process of 
relaying messages can result in messages that are out of sequence or 
delayed - or simply lost.

Since the MS server is free and doesn't depend on relays, it's best to use 
it for these MS NGs - and your ISP for your other Usenet NGs.

RC
-- 
R. C. White, CPA
San Marcos, TX
rc@grandecom.net
Microsoft Windows MVP
Windows Live Mail 2009 (14.0.8089.0726) in Win7 Ultimate x64

<rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message 
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> Hope you're still following this post.  I've been on vacation for the
> past three weeks.  I will try your instructions tomorrow (I don't know
> how to get this group when I'm using another ISP).
>
> On Tue, 1 Dec 2009 21:44:08 -0500, "James Kosin"
> <james.kosin.04@cnu.edu> wrote:
>
>>Ok,
>>
>>Any luck on my instructions?
>>
>>James
>>
>><rmo555@cox.net> wrote in message
>>news:9fitg5p2eocin4ohhaqqm87e4nsj252j5b@4ax.com...
>>
>>>>
>>> Thanks for the detailed instructions - I will attempt to follow them
>>> tomorrow.  Will let you know the results.