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9 May 2024  John Weaver  Senior Program Developer
 

Summary
Discover causes of XD card damage, learn proven solutions to repair xd card, and recover lost data with our expert guidance.



Table of contents

table iconI. What is an XD card, and what are the causes of damage to the XD card?
table iconII. How to fix a damaged XD card?
table iconIII. Use Renee Undeleter to recover XD card data
repair XD card

I. What is an XD card, and what are the causes of damage to the XD card?

XD card, also known as XD Picture Card, is a memory card designed for digital photo storage. It offers great compatibility with various card readers and easy connection to personal computers. The XD card has a theoretical maximum capacity of 8GB and is available in common capacities such as 512MB, 1GB, and 2GB.
For storage devices, in addition to poor production quality, there are actually many reasons that can cause XD card damage, probably as follows:
● Virus invasion or malware attack
● Violently plugging and unplugging the XD card
● Use XD card in extreme environment
● Randomly remove the XD card while the camera is on
If an XD card fails, it is crucial to repair it promptly. Prior to repairing, it is advisable to transfer the data from the XD card to other disks to avoid losing important data stored in the memory card. Let’s explore the method for repairing a damaged XD card.

II. How to fix a damaged XD card?

1. Try to check the error of XD card and fix it

The Windows built-in check function can investigate and repair faulty XD cards. Here is the method.
Step 1: Open My Computer/This PC, right-click the XD card to be repaired, and select (Properties). Go to the (Tools) option, then click (Check).
select properties

 check disk

Step 2: Select the (Scan and repair drive) option in the Error Checking interface.
scan and repair SD card

2. Use CMD to repair the damaged XD card

It is very simple to repair a damaged XD card with the help of CMD. The specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: Connect the XD card to the computer using a card reader. Open the command prompt tool by searching for “cmd” in the lower left corner and selecting “Run as administrator“.
run as administrator
Step 2: Open the command prompt window and enter the command "chkdsk F: /f /r /x" (replace F with the drive letter of the XD card). Press Enter to fix errors. Once the XD card is repaired, insert it into the device again and check if it works properly.
chkdsk F: /f /r /x

3. Format the faulty XD card

Formatting the XD card can resolve various memory card failures and restore its normal functionality. However, it is advisable to backup the data on the card before proceeding with the formatting process. Here are the detailed steps to format an XD card:
Step 1: Connect the XD card to the computer using a card reader. Press the (Windows+X) keys simultaneously on the keyboard. From the pop-up list, choose the (Disk Management) option.
open windows disk management
Step 2: Next, find the XD card that needs to be formatted, right-click on it and select the (Format) option.
format sd
Step 3: Select FAT32 as the file system for the memory card. Choose the option for quick format and click OK to proceed. Follow the instructions to complete the formatting process.
Select the required file system
Please use caution when formatting the memory card, as it may result in data loss. If the XD card fails and data is lost, we recommend using professional data recovery software like Renee Undeleter to retrieve the lost data.

III. Use Renee Undeleter to recover XD card data

1. What is Renee Undeleter?

Renee Undeleter is a software for restoring various data files. It can recover lost files caused by accidental deletion, emptying the recycle bin, or formatting the memory card/disk/external storage. This software has four functional modules: Fast Partition Scan, Whole Partition Scan, Whole Disk Scan, and Image Creation, providing a convenient solution for various data loss problems.
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2. How to restore lost data in XD card with Renee Undeleter?

Recovering lost data with Renee Undeleter is very simple. The specific steps are as follows:
Step 1: Connect the XD card to the computer using a card reader. Download, install, and run Renee Undeleter. Select the “Whole Partition Scan” option in the main interface.
select whole partition scan in renee undeleter to recover deleted video from sd card
Data recovery function:

  • Fast Partition Scan: Quickly retrieve files lost due to accidental deletion or emptying the recycle bin.
  • Whole Paritition Scan: Quickly recover files lost due to inaccessible or formatted partitions.
  • Whole Disk Scan: It can analyze and obtain partition information, and fully scan the entire partition.
  • Image Creation: You can create a mirror image for a partition to back up the current partition state.
Step 2: Select the XD card partition and click (Next).
select the target drive to scan in renee undeleter
Step 3: After completing the scan, double-click the file to preview it. Then, select the file to be recovered and click the “Recover” button to restore it to another disk.
preview before recovery