Tips to avoid memory card error and damage

A memory card is a small electronic storage device used for storing digital data several times. They are used in electronic devices such as digital cameras, mobile phones, laptops etc. Memory cards being non-volatile in nature, retain data without power.

They are commonly used in digital cameras and can be used to transfer data to your computer. However, memory cards, just like other storage devices are vulnerable to errors and damage, sometimes requiring memory card recovery techniques.
However, one can use the following tips to avoid memory card errors and damages:

• Do not remove your memory card while saving and viewing photos.
• Do not remove the memory card while you turn your camera on/off.
• When the camera is switched on, do not change your memory card.
• Do not access the memory card when battery is low.
• Using a good brand of memory card will reduce many problems.
• A new memory card should be formatted even if it was preformatted. This is to make sure that the camera recognizes the files used in the memory card.
• Do not use the card till the last bit of memory available. Using the card till it is completely full will sometimes pose problems with the pre-stored data in it. So leave a little space on the memory card.
• Do not forget to eject the card from your system when you have finished transferring data. Even if the memory card is not being accessed by you, the computer may be accessing it and taking it out without ejecting would lead to a problem. When ejecting, system stops communicating with the card and the card will be safe. You can find the eject icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
• If you need to delete all data/photos and make the card fully empty, you should rather go for formatting than deleting all data. This will reset the card and will be free from any errors that occurred during the previous usage.
• A small bit of dust can cause problems with the data in the card. So keep the card in a case.
• Always remove the memory card after turning off the device.
• Using good quality card readers also will reduce many problems. (Using the same manufacturer for card and reader is a good option)

Sometimes, when you find that your memory card has become corrupt, it might be best to format it, and then go in for a good memory card data recovery utility.

Photo Recovery software is a reliable memory card recovery utility that can recover lost, deleted and formatted pictures, audio files, videos and images. The memory card data recovery utility has separate versions for Windows and Mac users.