Sd Card has 1200 pictures computer says file is empty!

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Sd Card has 1200 pictures computer says file is empty!

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While the card is in my camera it works and shows that there are 1200 or more pictures and when I insert it into the pc it says that the file is empty. HELP!

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Hi Kim,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community Forums.

Was the computer reading the pictures before? If YES, did you make any significant hardware or software changes to the computer prior to this issue?

There is a possibility that the folder on the card that contains the pictures may be hidden. You might need to show hidden files and folders as detailed below.

Open Windows explorer.
Click on View in the toolbar above.
Click on Options.
In the Folder Options window, go to the View tab.
Under Hidden files and folders, click the radio button for Show hidden files, folders and drives.
Click OK.

Try inserting the SD card and browse the files. Check if the issue persists.

Another reason could be some third party software conflict that is rendering the folder empty. So, you may try booting your system in a selective startup to figure out and eliminate the program that is causing the issue and check if you are able to browse your pictures.

How to perform a clean boot in Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Note: Refer "How to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting" to reset the computer to start as normal after troubleshooting.

Hope this information is helpful. If the issue still persists, please post back for further assistance, we'll be glad to assist you.

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