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Computer does not Recognize my SD Card when Updating Databases
This issue can result from a wide variety of causes.
Most Common Causes:
The SD card may be write protected. When write protected, data cannot be written to the SD card. On the SD card there is a small locking mechanism that can slide up and down. To be unlocked, the locking tab should be closer to the metal contacts on the SD card. Furthermore, the process of inserting the SD card into your Garmin device and/or SD card programmer may move the locking tab out of place.
The card programmer cannot read or write to a high capacity card. Some card programmers cannot handle high capacity SD cards without a software download or driver update.
There is an error or bad data region on the SD card. Perform an error checking scan of the card through Windows to correct the errors.
ReadyBoost may be active for this memory device drive. To turn off this Windows function, put the SD card into the computer and view the available drives for the computer (i.e. C:\, D:\, E:\, F:\). View the Properties of the drive (for the SD card) and disable the ReadyBoost function.
File ‘hpimage.vfs’ may be on the SD card. To prevent this Hewlett-Packard VFS file from being added to the SD card, press "Setup" on the printer, then select "Preferences," then choose "Enable Faster Browsing" and select "OFF."