how do i upload photos from an sd card to a lap top. it keeps telling me to format the card. help

Loralou78

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i am trying to retrieve photos from my sd card and tells me i need to format it. will i lose all my photos.. How do i retieve the photos any other way? i will be devastated if i lose them
 

Gate9er

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Well yeah if you format the card, all data WILL BE ERASED. Try inserting the card into a camera and connect the camera with the pc using a usb cable. Access the folder, copy and paste ALL data from the card to your desktop, and then format the card.