Fix Windows 10 Realtek Card Reader Not Working

Realtek Card Reader Software is a collection of drivers in which your card driver will enable the system to communicate with the devices. Realtek Card Reader driver is a popular software to access the card reader. This driver package is essentially required for the proper functionality of the card reader, which allows the system to communicate to other external devices. However, you may sometimes face issues like Realtek PCIE Card Reader not working on your PC. So, if you are also facing this issue, then do not worry. This guide will help you fix your Realtek card reader Windows 10 issues. So, continue reading!

Jinsi ya Kurekebisha Windows 10 Realtek Card Reader Not Working Issue

Do I Need Realtek Card Reader Software?

If you want to use a USB device or an external data card, you need card reader software to operate it. In other words, without software, you may not be able to transfer any data from the external media to your system. This is usually done with the help of Realtek Card Reader.  

Njia ya 1: Utatuzi wa Msingi

Step 1: Try Different USB Ports & Devices

This issue may arise due to a fault in your SD card, SD card reader, USB port, and USB cable. So you should examine all hardware before trying any other solutions.

1. If the issue is caused by the power supply, then kujaribu re-inserting the USB device after unplugging the laptop kutoka kwa usambazaji wa umeme.

2. Connect another USB device with the same USB port to determine if there is an issue with the USB port.

3. Plug the USB device into a different port to rule out issues with the USB ports.

4. If you are using a USB cable then, try checking for faulty or damaged cables. Replace the USB cable, if it is damaged.

Step 2: Restart PC

You are advised to reboot your system as it often works wonders.

1. Nenda kwa Windows Menyu ya Mtumiaji wa Nguvu kwa kuendeleza Futa funguo za X wakati huo huo.

2. Chagua Zima au toka > Anzisha tena, kama inavyoonyeshwa hapa chini.

Njia ya 2: Endesha Kitatuzi cha Vifaa na Vifaa

There may be issues with the devices and associated hardware resulting in Realtek card reader not working issue in Windows 10 PC. This issue can be solved by running the in-built Windows Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter, as follows:

1. Bonyeza Windows  + R funguo wakati huo huo kuzindua Endesha Sanduku la Mazungumzo.

2. Weka msdt.exe -id KifaaUtambuzi na bonyeza OK, kama inavyoonekana.

3. Bonyeza Inayofuata juu ya Vifaa vya kutatua vifaa na vifaa dirisha.

4A. Wait for it to detect problems and then, Click Tumia hii kurekebisha kama ipo.

Basi, Anzisha tena PC yako.

4B. However, the following screen will appear if Utatuzi haukuweza kutambua tatizo. In this case, you can try the remaining fixes listed in this article.

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Method 3: Update/ Rollback Realtek Card Reader Driver

Update the drivers to the latest version or roll back the drivers to the previous version to fix Realtek PCIE Card Reader not working issue.

Method 3A: Update Driver

1. Bonyeza juu ya Windows Search Menu na weka mwongoza kifaa. Bonyeza Open kuzindua.

2. Bonyeza mara mbili Vifaa vya teknolojia ya kumbukumbu kupanua.

3. Sasa, bofya kulia kwenye Realtek PCIE CardReader driver and click on Sasisha dereva.

Kumbuka: The driver name depends upon the Windows version installed on your PC.

4. Ifuatayo, bonyeza Tafuta kiotomatiki kwa madereva options to install the driver automatically.

5. Bonyeza juu ya karibu to exit the window and restart the computer.

Method 3B: Roll Back Driver

1. Nenda kwa Device Manager > Memory technology devices kama hapo awali.

2. Bonyeza kulia Realtek PCIE CardReader driver and click on Mali, kama inavyoonekana.

3. Badilisha hadi Kichupo cha Dereva na chagua Weka Dereva Nyuma, kama inavyoonyeshwa.

4. Bonyeza juu ya Ndiyo in the confirmation prompt and then, click on OK kutumia mabadiliko haya.

5. Halafu, fungua tena your PC to make the rollback effective.

Kumbuka: If the option to Roll Back Driver is kijivu nje in your system, it indicates that the driver is not updated.

Njia ya 4: Sasisha Windows OS

If you did not obtain any fix by the above-mentioned methods, then the system may be filled with bugs. Microsoft releases updates periodically to fix these. Hence, updating Windows OS would help fix Realtek Card Reader not working issue.

1. Waandishi wa habari Windows + mimi funguo pamoja ili kufungua Mazingira.

2. Sasa, chagua Sasisha na Usalama.

3. Bonyeza juu ya Angalia vilivyojiri vipya kitufe kama inavyoonyeshwa.

4A. If there are new updates available, then download & kufunga Yao.

4B. If there is no update available, the Umesasishwa ujumbe utaonekana.

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Method 5: Disable Power Saving Option

Often, Power Saving mode enabled through power options continuously disconnects devices connected to your computer. Thereby, causing Realtek PCIE Card Reader not working issue on Windows 10 desktop/laptop.

1. Enda kwa Device Manager > Memory technology devices kama ilivyoelekezwa Method 3A.

2. Bonyeza kulia Realtek PCIE CardReader driver and click on Mali, kama inavyoonekana.

3. Badilisha hadi Usimamizi wa Power tab and uncheck the box marked Ruhusu kompyuta kuzima kifaa hiki ili kuokoa nishati.

4. Hatimaye, bofya OK kuokoa mabadiliko na fungua tena mfumo wako.

Method 6: Disable Automatic USB Selective Suspend

USB Suspend feature, if enabled, USB hub driver may suspend any individual port without affecting the function of other ports. This feature might help you with portable computers. However, you may sometimes face Realtek PCIE Card Reader not working issue when your system is idle. Thus, disabling it might help.

1. Weka Kudhibiti Jopo katika Upau wa utafutaji wa Windows na bonyeza Fungua.

2. Chagua Tazama kwa > Ikoni kubwa, kisha bonyeza Chaguzi za Nguvu, kama inavyoonekana.

3. Hapa, bofya Badilisha mipangilio ya mpango chini ya Mpango uliochaguliwa sehemu.

4. Ndani ya Badilisha Mipangilio ya Mpango dirisha, bonyeza Badilisha mipangilio ya nguvu ya juu link shown highlighted.

5. Now, double-click Mipangilio ya USB kupanua.

6. Once again, double-click Mpangilio wa kusimamisha kwa kuchagua USB to expand it, as shown.

7. Hapa, bofya Kwa betri na ubadilishe mpangilio uwe Walemavu from the drop-down list, as illustrated below.

8. Change the setting to Walemavu kwa Imeingia ndani pia.

9. Hatimaye, bofya Kuomba > Sawa kuokoa mabadiliko haya.

10. Weka upya PC yako na uangalie ikiwa suala limetatuliwa.

Ilipendekeza:

We hope that this helped you kurekebisha Realtek PCIE Card Reader not working issue on Windows 10. Leave your queries/suggestions in the comments section below.