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Cant delete files or format my SD card. (Not set on LOCK, either)

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July 16, 2013 8:45:41 AM

Cant delete files from my SD card.
4GB Sandisk.
I tried to format.
Card is write protected.
Card switch is not set to LOCK position.
But, I toggled the switch a few times on the card to unlocked, in case it was stuck.

Anyone know what's wrong?
Just a fried card?
Just buy another one for $6?

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July 16, 2013 8:49:57 AM

goodenough said:
Cant delete files from my SD card.
4GB Sandisk.
I tried to format.
Card is write protected.
Card switch is not set to LOCK position.
But, I toggled the switch a few times on the card to unlocked, in case it was stuck.

Anyone know what's wrong?
Just a fried card?
Just buy another one for $6?


Umm, make sure you have admin privages and try to check the disk for errors, errors can prevent files from being deleted because the drive is confused where the files are.

If that doesn't work, just buy a new card

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July 16, 2013 8:51:57 AM

Thanks. I did error checking, and it came back OK.

How do I check if I have admin privs? I am on Win7.



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July 16, 2013 8:57:04 AM

I had a similar problem with a 32GB Sandisk USB flash drive. The dang thing was nearly brand new when it got stuck and was locked from editing. I couldn't format, delete, or add to it. The interwebs are full of similar stories. I was able to contact Sandisk and get a replacement. You might just consider getting a new card.
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July 16, 2013 9:07:26 AM

whiteodian said:
I had a similar problem with a 32GB Sandisk USB flash drive. The dang thing was nearly brand new when it got stuck and was locked from editing. I couldn't format, delete, or add to it. The interwebs are full of similar stories. I was able to contact Sandisk and get a replacement. You might just consider getting a new card.


This does happen, if your still under warrenty, just get a replacement.
To check for admin, go to users in windows and make sure your the admin
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July 16, 2013 10:06:02 AM

Forget any warranty.

It's easier to just buy a new one for $6 in 5 seconds.
BUY IT NOW. Thanks.

4G = $5.50
8G = $6.79
16GB = $12.95

I'll just upgrade to 16GB in case I ever need to film a longer video clip.
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July 16, 2013 10:18:54 AM

goodenough said:
Forget any warranty.

It's easier to just buy a new one for $6 in 5 seconds.
BUY IT NOW. Thanks.

4G = $5.50
8G = $6.79
16GB = $12.95

I'll just upgrade to 16GB in case I ever need to film a longer video clip.

Ya, sometimes they just screw up, and its not worth the 3 hours of fixing, running to the store is most of the time easier with these SD. Make sure you pick the best answer to close the thread. Users will appreciate it.
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July 16, 2014 8:11:02 PM

had same problem. But my old machine with XP deleted the photos just fine.
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July 24, 2014 5:07:12 PM

bob1033 said:
goodenough said:
Forget any warranty.

It's easier to just buy a new one for $6 in 5 seconds.
BUY IT NOW. Thanks.

4G = $5.50
8G = $6.79
16GB = $12.95

I'll just upgrade to 16GB in case I ever need to film a longer video clip.

Ya, sometimes they just screw up, and its not worth the 3 hours of fixing, running to the store is most of the time easier with these SD. Make sure you pick the best answer to close the thread. Users will appreciate it.


And sometimes you can afford to buy a new $50 60GB Micro SD card!
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October 13, 2014 9:54:18 AM

goodenough said:
Cant delete files from my SD card.
4GB Sandisk.
I tried to format.
Card is write protected.
Card switch is not set to LOCK position.
But, I toggled the switch a few times on the card to unlocked, in case it was stuck.

Anyone know what's wrong?
Just a fried card?
Just buy another one for $6?


I had the same issue with the "current read-only state: yes". I was trying to figure out why I was not able to delete photos from my SD memory card when I right click the folder. There was no DELETE listed in the drop down window. I uninstalled the driver for my SD memory card reader and then reinstalled the driver. That fixed my issue. The delete option is now listed in the drop down window, when I right click on the picture folder. After reinstalling the driver, I ran a diskpart. The current read-only state is now no. I have a fairly new computer with the Windows 8 operating system. My guess is when my computer done an update, that's when the my issue started. I remember being able to delete photos from my SD memory cards before, when I first got the computer. Oh well, stuff happens.

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October 13, 2014 1:27:47 PM

Checked the SD card drivers and found them to be generic 32 bit. I'm running Windows 7 home premium 64 bit. Is this an incompatibility problem? No delete shows in the drop down but i can see the data and pull it off the card. When i put the card in a USB adapter and plug it in, the full function, including delete files, will work on the card.
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October 16, 2014 11:54:20 AM

I have the same, look for a white-clear thing on the side of your card, it's a switch that toggles write protection, flip it and you can delete things. Hope i was helpful!
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Nope. Tried it both ways and this card is marked for the locked position. Did not get a "delete". Pulled and re-inserted the card also. Nada. Thanks for the try.
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