how do i get my toshiba laptop to automatically read my sd card when its inserted?

How do i get my toshiba laptop to automatically read my sd card when its inserted?

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Hi,

Windows 7 does not use AutoPlay/AutoRun for USB Devices by default for Security reasons (the
Card Reader is a USB device even if built-in to the computer).

To access the Card Reader insert a Card into the Reader - then use Start - Computer OR Windows
Explorer to access the drive letter that will show if the card reader and/or card is working properly.

Check with Toshiba Support, their on-line documentation and drivers, and ask in their forums.

Toshiba - Forums
http://laptopforums.toshiba.com/

Toshiba - Contacts
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/navShell.jsp?cf=su_contact

Toshiba - Drivers - navigate to your model
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp?nav=Download

Toshiba - Support
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/home.jsp

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Windows 7 does not automatically use AutoRun on USB drives for security reasons.

AutoPlay - Enable or Disable AutoRun
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/27544-autoplay-enable-disable-autorun.html

How to Enable or Disable Autorun for Removable Media or USB Flash Disk in Windows 7?
http://hubpages.com/hub/How-to-Enable-or-Disable-Autorun-for-Removable-Media-or-USB-Flash-Disk-in-Windows-7

Using AutoRun with a USB Flash Drive (USB stick)
http://www.samlogic.net/articles/autorun-usb-flash-drive.htm

Hope this helps.

Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows Expert - Consumer : Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.

Rob Brown - past Microsoft MVP - Windows Insider MVP 2016 - 2021
Microsoft MVP Windows and Devices for IT 2009 - 2020

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Hi ilidee,

1. What happens when you connect the SD card to the card reader?

2. What is the model of the laptop?

3. Is it a built-in or external SD card?

In order to diagnose the isuse, let’s check in device manager if the SD card is listed there.

a. Open device manager, type ‘devmgmt.msc’ in Start Search box and hit Enter.
b. In device manager, check if SD card is listed in the device list.

You may turn on the AutoPlay feature & check if it helps.

For more information, refer to this link: Change AutoPlay settings

Hope the information helps.
Please post back and let us know.

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