[tobyed]

OK, I seem to have a problem with my inbuilt card reader. A while back the list of extra drives (such as SD, smart media drives labled as K: H: etc) just dissapeared from 'my computer'. I was then not able to use the drives and the auto run feature did not come up when a card was inserted. Then a few months later they all came back and were fully functional. And then, just now they dissapeared again!!! HOW? So I just need to know how to get them back please! I have a feeling that these changes have taken place when I have either installed or uninstalled some software (no idea which, though non directly related to the card reader).

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Have you tried reinstalling the software? It should be on the CD that came with the computer or motherboard.

[admin]

Have you tried reinstalling the software? It should be on the CD that came with the computer or motherboard.

[tobyed]

Yeh, I've tried that about three times now to no avail! I really don't know what I can do, any help would be much appreciated!

[admin]

Have you changed any BIOS settings? If so, try restoring the default settings.

You may also want to open the case and re-seat (remove and replace) the cable to ensure they have a good connection.

[tobyed]

ERM, I'm not a highly advanced computerer! I don't know what BIOS settings are and how to change them! please help me with that.

[admin]

If you don't know how to change the settings, I doubt that you have made any changes

If you want to restore the BIOS defaults, the eaiest way is to remove the motherboard battery for at least five minutes (with the power disconnected).

A typical battery:

[tobyed]

well, thanks for the help. Unfortunately I really don't have the skill to do this I feel! I don't fancy taking my pc apart. It really is a strange problem. Thanks for your help though

[zoker4711]

Hi,
I've the same problem. Sometimes the virtual drives are disappearing (the last time i installed AdAware and after cleaning the drives were gone). Reinstalling the software doesn't helped.
To get them back I opened the case and pulled off the cables from the card reader. Then I booted XP, shutdown, reconnected the card reader, booted xp and the drives were back and ready to use.
But there must be an easier way to go...
I would be thankful for any suggestion.
Greetz
zoker4711