4

I have an 8GB SDHC card which I have used to upload pictures onto my Windows XP machine using an SD card reader ("SanDisk Ultra II"). I could also delete pictures and create folders on the card. I recently obtained a new computer that runs Windows 7 and, while I can view and upload the photos, I am unable to delete photos or create folders. When I attempt to do either of these two operations, the desired option does not appear in the menu ("Delete"/"New Folder"). Also, the shortcut keys do not work (e.g. the Delete key and Alt+F+W+F).

I have attempted to change the Properties from Read-only, but am greeted with a "media is write protected".

I should add that when I insert the Card Reader back into my Windows XP computer, I am granted full write permissions.

Why can't I modify the SD Card from Windows 7? And, related, how can I fix this issue?

Let me know if you have any additional questions.

bwDraco
  • 46,683
David C
  • 250

3 Answers3

3

I would look at the security tab in the SD properties. I don't think the format (FAT vs NTFS) would drive the issue.

  • Insert SD card, go to Computer
  • Right click the SD card icon and click on Properties
  • Click the security tab.
  • Click edit under the Group or user names display.
  • Click on Everyone (so that it is highlighted) then below in the permissions for Everyone area, tick Full Control.

I also found that the same options are available following the winding path of Properties > Sharing > Advanced Sharing > Permissions

Carl B
  • 6,660
0

I had a similar problem, 'til I 'named' the volume (SD card). Now I can delete folders and/or files.

Egbert Jager
  • 1
0

I had same issue on Lenovo G470, Windows 8. I think problem is with windows default driver for card reader.

I solved problem by installing vendor specific driver (in my case realtek card reader driver).

You can download relevant driver from your laptop vendor site for your specific laptop model.

Rkalkani
  • 1