XQD Card Not Showing Up on PC? Here Are Fixes!

You can use several methods to fix the issue if the XQD card is not showing up on your Mac or Windows computer. Download the EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard to troubleshoot this issue without losing any data.

A flash memory card having noticeably faster read and write speeds is called an XQD card. It runs more quickly and has a bigger storage capacity. These characteristics make XQD cards ideal for full HD video recording, action photography, and sports photography. Among the leading manufacturers of XQD cards are Sony and Nikon.

Recover Data from Not Showing XQD Card

Before attempting to repair your unrecognized XQD card, you should try to recover any data that may have been accidentally lost due to the repair options.

EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard is an excellent memory card recovery tool that can assist you in recovering images and movies from an XQD card. The following button will allow you to download the utterly safe software.

The program supports various file systems, and both Windows and macOS operating systems, and it can assist you in recovering raw photos from cameras. Above all, even for novice computer users, it is simple.

Using our expert memory card recovery program, you can quickly recover lost data from the XQD card or any other memory card, including SD, TF, SDXC, SDHC, etc.

Check the following guide and recover missing photos and videos from the XQD card that did not Show:

Step 1. Connect the SD card, memory card, or CF Card to your computer and launch EaseUS memory card recovery software on your PC. The SD card will be listed under the Devices section. Choose the SD card and click "Scan for lost data" to start looking for your lost data.

Step 2. The software will start a scan automatically. The scan is powerful enough to find all lost files that even lost file names. After the scanning process, you can find deleted items from the tree-view panel on the left. Then, click "Filter" if you are looking for a specific file type, like photos, documents, videos or emails.

Step 3. You can directly double-click the files to preview the content. After this, you can choose wanted files and click "Recover" to restore them to a secure location on your PC or other external storage devices.

💡Tip: You can restore data on the local disks, external hard drives, and also the cloud storage.

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How to Fix XQD Card Not Showing

In this section, we'll teach you techniques to help you troubleshoot the XQD card not showing on Windows, which is not difficult to fix. Next, look through the remedies listed below and select one that works to fix the undetected XQD card.

Fix 1. Run Error Checking Tool

The Windows built-in disk check utility may automatically scan and repair the XQD card if it has faulty sectors or file system issues.

Step 1. Locate the XQD card that is not visible by using Windows File Explorer.

Step 2. Select "Properties" by right-clicking on the XQD card.

Step 3. Select the Check button after clicking the "Tools" tab.

Step 4. If your card is healthy, Windows will notify you that you don't need to scan this drive.

Fix 2. Update Drivers in the Device Manager

The card cannot be accessed error should be fixed after replacing the out-of-date drivers or firmware. To update the most recent firmware, visit the official XQD card page. You can update the driver in the Windows 11 Device Manager by following these steps.

Step 1. To launch Device Manager, right-click the Windows icon.

Step 2. Locate the "Disk drivers" tab and find your XQD card. It usually begins with the brand name.

Step 3. Right-click the XQD card and choose "Update driver".

Step 4. Then, choose "Check automatically for drivers".

Fix 3. Run CHKDSK Command Line

The CHKDSK command can also be used to repair the disk if you are more comfortable using the command line. This command line and Command Prompt can resolve XQD card file system issues.

Step 1. Launch Command Prompt as administrator by typing cmd into the Windows search box.

Step 2. Enter the command chkdsk c. /f /r /x and hit Enter. (The XQD card drive letter should be used instead of c.)

Fix 4. Format XQD Card

If you find that the unsupported file system is preventing the XQD card from being shown, you should try formatting the XQD card and changing the file system in Disk Management. You should know that the format of the XQD card will delete all the data on this card. This is the final solution you should try.

Apply EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard if you have formatted the card and need to recover the formatted XQD card.

Why Does the XQD Card Is Not Showing

If the XQD card is not showing on the camera or computer, the following reasons should be considered:

• Loose link. The computer cannot identify the SD card or display the XQD card because the cable, card shower, or USB ports are not securely fastened.
• The file system is not capable. The computer will not detect the XQD card if it is formatted to a file system that neither your Mac nor Windows can see.
• Outdated drivers. Outdated drivers may occasionally prevent the computer from seeing your attached XQD card.
• The corruption of XQD cards. The camera may ask you to format the memory card to use it if it is corrupt and cannot display the card.

You should apply different solutions for different reasons. Most importantly, this issue may have caused you to lose some important photos and videos from the XQD card. So, check the following part to learn how to recover data from your not-showing XQD card.

Conclusion

An XQD card may not appear due to hardware failure, file system corruption, physical damage, or communication problems. Consider seeking expert help if the XQD card is very valuable and you cannot recover the data on your own.

You can contact EaseUS data recovery services; the professional experts will provide the best solutions.