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All my photos have suddenly disappeared from my SD card even though I didn’t delete anything. What could have caused this, and is there a way to recover the missing images without formatting the card?
Help! I deleted a bunch of PDF files on my Android by mistake, and I can’t find them anywhere. They’re not in Google Drive or Downloads. Is there any way to get them back?
If you wish to delete the files from your SD card, formatting is always a great option. Try to format the SD card using the CMD.
Type diskpart and press Enter. Next, run these commands one by one:
list disk – identify your SD card by its size.
select disk X – replace X with your SD card’s number.
clean – erases all data.
create partition primary
format fs=fat32 quick – or use exfat for larger cards.
assign – gives it a drive letter.
Hi Cookie,
When an SD card shows full after file deletion, hidden or corrupted files are usually the cause. Devices like cameras or phones may store deleted files in hidden system folders (e.g., .trash or .recycle). Connect the card to a PC, enable “Show hidden files,” and check for these folders. If space isn’t restored after deletion, the file system might be corrupted.
Back up any recoverable data and format the card using the official SD Formatter tool. Avoid deleting files directly from devices—always use a PC and eject safely to prevent file system damage and ensure proper space recovery.
Will this also help me deleting the files, as my SD card is behaving funny. God knows what is the reason.
Why is my SD card showing full even after deleting all files? Is there a way to fix this issue?
An SD card can suddenly become unreadable due to corruption, file system errors, improper ejection, or physical damage. Some common signs include “card not recognized,” slow performance, or missing files.
The solutions are: First, connect it to a different device or use a card reader. If it’s still unreadable, use Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (Mac) to check for recognition. Avoid formatting unless necessary.
To prevent future issues, always eject safely, avoid cheap or counterfeit cards, and avoid using the same card across multiple devices without formatting it first.
Funny, how CleanmyPC indeed cleaned your PC. I always knew these tools only cause problems. Never recommended.
Why does my SD card suddenly become unreadable all of the sudden, and how can I fix it? I was using the same in camera.
The system was running Windows Server 2019 for about a year on a four-drive RAID 10 array using an MSI PRO X670 motherboard. After shutting it down for the weekend, it wouldn’t boot into Windows. It did load into the Windows troubleshooter, but no partitions from the RAID array were visible.
In the BIOS, one of the drives shows as “removed,” while the other three are online. The array status is “critical,” but since three drives are active, it should still be operational in a degraded state.
I booted from the Windows Server DVD, went into the installation menu, and loaded the AMD RAID drivers from the same USB drive used during the initial setup. Still, the installer doesn’t detect the array. No drives appear, so I couldn’t proceed.
Looking for any advice on how to access the array long enough to recover the data. Any method or workaround would help.
My RAID array has failed, and I need to recover critical business data. I’ve already tried a few tools, but none worked. What RAID recovery software is actually reliable and effective?
My RAID array just failed, and I’m desperate to recover some critical business data. I’ve tried a few tools, but none have worked so far. What RAID recovery software do you recommend that’s reliable and effective?
My RAID array just failed, and I’m desperate to recover some critical business data. I’ve tried a few tools, but none have worked so far. What RAID recovery software do you recommend that’s reliable and effective?
Hello everyone ! I am a freelance geospatial engineer specialized in LiDAR for government application. Lots of data that needs to be retained for a long time.
I switched my backup solution to commvault installed on a server (windows server 2019) with a TS4300 IBM library about 3 years ago when I needed to upgrade my backup solution. I switched to LTO8 tapes with two drives.
I was using Data Protector before that with LTO6 tapes and I am just finding out that my TS4300 library will not read those…bummer. I am looking for a solution right now but I am thorn between some options.
Buy a used external LTO6 tape drive, either with USB (Dont even know if that exists) SFP or fiber port and buy the required PCIE adaptor. I might even already have the correct PCIE card since I kept the old ones from the decomissioned HP server. That solution will cost me around 800$ and no garantee the drive works with the PCIE cards I have.
Hire an external company to restore the data on disks
Buy a used external LTO6 tape drive with fiber port. Unplug one of my used port on my 2019 server, plug the external drive, restore and plug back everything like it was.
Any bit of advice is helpful 🙂
EDIT: Many thanks to everyone who chimed in to help. In a twist of fate, I found out the LTO6 HP library is still on premise (This kind of thing NEVER happens) and I still have the controller cards from the server that was thrown out 2 years ago. I even found a fibre cable to link the library to a workstation that is in my server room.
I am deploying data protector and installing hardware, just hoping the data is not encrypted with an unknown password !
Hi Simon,
Photos disappearing from an SD card can result from file system corruption, virus attacks, hidden files, or accidental deletion. In many cases, the data is still present, but the file directory becomes unreadable. Do not format the card or add new files, as this can overwrite recoverable data.
Instead, connect the card to a computer and enable “Show hidden files” to check if the images are still there. If not, use trusted recovery software to scan the card. These tools can often retrieve lost photos without formatting.