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SD memory Card Reader/ Slot is not working on Windows 10

I have installed the new windows 10 in my PC, before this i had windows 7 home premium. i have a memory card adapter in which i used to slid my micro SD card and was able to access it when i had windows 7, but when i upgraded to windows 10 and inserted the memory card reader in the slot it stopped detecting, their is no action and i am not able to access it.
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Hi Deepak,

 

Welcome to Microsoft Community. Your interest in Windows 10 is much appreciated. 

 

Do you get any error code or error message? If yes, what is the complete error message? 

Let’s follow the methods provided below and check if it helps.

Method 1: Run the Hardware troubleshooter and check.

Follow the steps to run the troubleshooter:

  1. Open Control Panel.
  2. Type Troubleshooting in search and click Troubleshooting.
  3. Now type Hardware Troubleshooter in the search option.
  4. Click on Hardware troubleshooter to run the troubleshooter.

 

Method 2: Install latest drivers for the USB device and check.

Download the Windows 10/Windows 8 drivers from the Manufacturer’s website and install them in compatibility mode.

  1. Right click on the driver setup file and select “Properties”.
  2. Select “Compatibility” Tab.
  3. Make a check mark next to Run this program in “Compatibility mode” and select previous version of Windows supported by the software, from the drop down list.
  4. Then click on “Apply” and “Ok” option.
  5. Then install the driver.
  6. Then restart your computer and check how it works.

 Method 3: Install optional updates and check.

At the Start screen, type Windows Update. Click on “Check for Updates” on the top left corner to receive a fresh list of updates.

 

Method 4: Update the chipset drivers

 

Visit the manufacturer’s link and select the appropriate model number of your device and download the chipset drivers and install it.

Keep us posted if you face any issues on windows in future. We will be glad to help you.

Thanks & Regards,
AS

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Last updated April 17, 2025 Views 119,153 Applies to: